Tottenham Hotspur play host to Arsenal on Saturday afternoon having suffered back-to-back defeats in the Premier League.
Mauricio Pochettino's side had been considered as challengers for the league title, but away setbacks at Burnley and Chelsea have left Spurs looking over their shoulder in the battle to achieve third place.
The Argentine also finds himself in a position where he must consider rotating his squad ahead of next week's Champions League encounter with Borussia Dortmund.
However, some members of the squad remain unavailable and here, Sports Mole looks at Spurs' latest injury and suspension news ahead of their encounter with Unai Emery's team.
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR'S INJURY LIST
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: March 5
Dele Alli has been absent since sustaining a hamstring injury against Fulham in January. Pochettino has recently suggested that the midfielder remains on course to return in the near future, but no risks will be taken on the England international this weekend.
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Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Virus
Possible return date: March 2
Eric Dier has missed the last two games due to tonsillitis, and it appears highly unlikely that the midfielder will return for Saturday's derby.
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Status: Doubt
Type of injury: Hip
Possible return date: March 2
Jan Vertonghen picked up a hip injury earlier this week, but Pochettino has indicated that the Belgian could be available for the weekend.
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Status: Doubt
Type of injury: Hip
Possible return date: March 2
Harry Winks has also picked up an issue with his hip and will be assessed ahead of Saturday's contest.
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR'S SUSPENSION LIST
Spurs have no suspensions ahead of this game.
