For Tottenham, Archie Gray is reportedly the latest Spurs player to suffer an injury. Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie are close to returns but are still sidelined. A busy treatment room somewhat restricts Frank’s options, but Pape Sarr and Lucas Bergvall could come in to give two of Rodrigo Bentancur, Joao Palhinha and Xavi Simons a rest.

Romero has missed four consecutive matches across the league, Champions League and Carabao Cup with an adductor injury.

That has led to some praise from Jamie Carragher, who said in the Telegraph: “In Xavi Simons he has signed a gifted footballer who fits the Spurs tradition. He is the type of player the fans will want to see flourish. “The best signing under Frank so far is Joao Palhinha, a highly effective ball-winner more so than a playmaker.

Tottenham have suffered a fresh injury blow with Archie Gray set for a spell on the sidelines. The 19-year-old was in contention to start for Spurs in the Carabao Cup against Newcastle on Wednesday night.