Dearie me, the saga rumbles ever onwards. Newcastle away with every point vital to the cause, and our current record club signing is still unable to routinely start a game.
The quote from the club to PhysioRoom.com reads: “Yesterday in training Ndombele injured. I don’t think he will be selected, but we have another training session.”
Tanguy Ndombele has turned out to be a duff purchase. Undoubtedly there’s a great footballer in there somewhere, but this is basic stuff and there’s always an issue. Bear in mind that the 23-year-old did not play against Arsenal.
Dele Alli will train with the boys today, but from Mourinho’s manner, it seems a leap that the 24-year-old might start, perhaps a berth on the bench might be in the offing.
Serge Aurier might not play, which is understandable given his recent family tragedy, but people handle grief in different way, so we shall see.
Eric Dier is still serving out his ban for threatening behaviour.