No surprise that Giovani Lo Celso will be absent due to his groin injury; Poch was quoted as saying on September 10th as saying: “He will now undergo a period of rehabilitation and is expected to return to training with the first team towards the end of October.”
Davinson Sanchez‘s ankle is currently being reviewed.
Juan Foyth will not make a hurried return. Poch said on Sept 12th: “Concluding late stages of conditioning before returning to training.”
Kyle Walker-Peters‘ hamstring renders him extremely doubtful.
Ryan Sessegnon is closest to making a return but is highly unlikely to debut tonight, the gaffer told us on Sept 17: “Undergoing assessment after reporting irritation with previous hamstring injury.”
Who will play for Spurs? I made a call for Pochettino to not just build on the Palace win, but do his upmost to avoid the Champions League feeling like a trip to the dentist – again.
Upon reflection, I expect potential party-pooper Eric Dier to kill the vibe. Hopefully that’s not the case.