Alan Pardew described him as “touch and go” for the top-of-the-table clash.
The Scouser has used his new Twitter site to tell us that anti-swelling techniques have come a long way since using a bag of frozen peas to deal with knocks.
Taylor has been using a Game Ready control unit at his home this week which has cooled down his ankle to reduce swelling on the injury sustained against Aston Villa.
Many fans feared he had broken his ankle after a strong challenge by Stephen Warnock that saw him leave the field on a stretcher.
Alan Pardew: “Ryan is going to be touch and go.
“He’s got a chance that’s all I can say.
“Obviously I’m not going to risk him if he’s doubtful. He needs to be 100%”
Scans yesterday revealed that Leon Best had suffered the suspected medial damage, and Pardew admitted today that Best could be a doubt to be seen again this season.
Pardew: “Hopefully we don’t suffer any injuries at Spurs and we have the whole squad – apart from Marveaux, S Taylor and Best – to choose from for Wolves.
“Besty, Sylvain and Steven Taylor the only ones definitely out for Spurs.
“Outside of that we are OK.”