Tottenham team news: Mauricio Pochettino has a number of injury issues to contend with this weekend (Image: GETTY•buildlineup.com)
Mauricio Pochettino will be forced to shuffle his squad against Arsenal this afternoon as Tottenham contend with injuries to a number of first-team players.
Spurs are without Kyle Walker-Peters and Juan Foyth at right-back while potential stand-in Eric Dier is doubtful due to a hip injury.
Tanguy Ndombele is also sidelined while Dele Alli is also unlikely to feature as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury, but Pochettino is not concerned about his lack of options.
“It’s not a worry, only an issue we need to fix – try to find another solution,” he said.
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“I am very optimistic that we will find the best way to perform. There’s no excuses.
“Always when one option disappears there is another option that appears and we will play with 11 players, from the beginning, eh?”
Serge Aurier looks most likely to come in at right-back, although the Ivorian has not featured this season after picking up an injury at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Meanwhile, Davinson Sanchez is expected to continue alongside Toby Alderweireld in central defence with speculation continuing to surround Jan Vertonghen’s future at the club.
Tottenham team news: Kyle Walker-Peters has been ruled out of facing Arsenal (Image: GETTY)
Danny Rose will get the nod over Ben Davies at left-back with Ryan Sessegnon still injured while Moussa Sissoko will deputise for Ndombele in midfield next to Harry Winks.
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