Thomas Frank says Lucas Bergvall is doubtful for Sunday’s clash with Sunderland, although he remains hopeful that the midfielder will return imminently.
The Sweden international missed Thursday night’s goalless draw at Brentford after being forced off in the second half of the 1-0 win at Crystal Palace on 28 December.
Asked at his pre-match press conference on Friday afternoon whether the 19-year-old will be okay for this weekend’s match, the Head Coach said: “Lucas Bergvall is a doubt but we hope he’ll be ready.”
Xavi Simons won’t feature against Sunderland as he serves the last of his three-match ban, while Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison remain out.
Destiny Udogie is getting closer to a return after being sidelined since the beginning of December.
Kick-off at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday is at 3pm.