Spurs have pretty much taken the world, and its wife over to Slovenia for this one, and it would take a brave man to question Antonio’s crystal clear desire to get this game won. The bad news is that only the Group winners get to automatically move on within the tournament, and the sides in second need to complete a two-leg play-off in February. The additional good news is that this will be against a side that has dropped out of the Europa League tournament. With so many clubs being under unprecedented financial pressure, these play-off games could get rather tasty.
As for Tottenham injury news, Cristian Romero is out. Another scan is expected, which suggests that the doctors are hopeful that the inflammation will settle after more rest.
Giovani Lo Celso is also out – more about whom – in due course.
Dane Scarlett is listed with no return date for an ankle/foot injury.
Finally, Steven Bergwijn is also absent, according to one report.
Ah Lo Celso, Mr Reliable.