Thomas Frank loses another Tottenham midfielder with potential seven-game absence

In defence, Future Udogie continues to be on the sidelines, whereas Radu Dragusin and Kota Takai seem to nonetheless be on the mend.

Spurs proceed to have gamers unavailable on the different finish of the pitch, too. Dominic Solanke has remained out for much longer than anticipated, after which there are the likes of Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison, who’re nonetheless a way off making their returns.

Tottenham formally launch Pape Matar Sarr for AFCON

So as to add to the various accidents tearing aside the Tottenham first-team squad, one other participant is not obtainable to Thomas Frank. Nonetheless, this isn’t due to health points, however attributable to the truth that AFCON is quickly to get underway.

Pape Matar Sarr will likely be representing Senegal on the match, and he has left North London forward of their opening fixture, which takes place in lower than per week.

Ought to Senegal attain the ultimate of AFCON, Sarr may miss seven matches for Tottenham, remaining out till after their January conflict with Borussia Dortmund.

Sarr has struggled for begins at Spurs because the worldwide break

Whereas Tottenham will really feel the lack of Sarr, the 23-year-old has not truly performed a lot because the November worldwide break.

Sarr has made simply two begins in seven appearances, and he didn’t even come off the bench in the course of the 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest final weekend.

Spurs will want the midfielder each success, however deep down, there will likely be emotions of wanting him again on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Sarr could have been out of the group just lately, however as many gamers as attainable will likely be wanted because the fixtures proceed to construct.