.jpeg?width=1200&auto=webp&quality=75 "Spence and Kudus absent from Tottenham training ahead of Champions League test - London Evening Standard")
Thomas Frank has allayed injury fears over Mohammed Kudus and Djed Spence after the pair missed training ahead of the visit of Copenhagen on Tuesday.
Summer signing Kudus has been Spurs’ most potent attacking threat this season and his likely absence in the Champions League clash will be a blow for Frank.
Asked for an update on the pair, Frank told reporters on Monday: “Djed and Mo both have knocks and could still be available for tomorrow."
Kudus was due to join his manager for the pre-match press conference, but was replaced by Guglielmo Vicario.
Spurs are in desperate need of a morale-boosting win in Europe after a miserable home defeat to Chelsea at the weekend.
Left-back Destiny Udogie returned from injury against Chelsea, so he is now expected to start against Copenhagen at left-back with Spence a doubt.
Wilson Odobert and Brenan Johnson came off the bench against Chelsea, so will be vying to deputise for Kudus.
Lucas Bergvall was another no-show at Hotspur Way on Monday.
The young midfielder was forced off against Chelsea on Saturday with a concussion, so will remain sidelined until after the international break due to medical protocols.
Frank said: “Lucas is out through a concussion, which was obvious for everyone watching the game. Praise must go to the medical staff so early in the game.”