There was no Dejan Kulusevski, Richarlison or Cristian Romero in open training at Hotspur Way ahead of Tottenham's trip to France to face Marseille in the final group stage of the Champions League. Antonio Conte could be without three key players in what is set to be a blockbuster clash.
The north Londoners will be looking to book a place in the knockout stages. But, with Group D so close-knit, Spurs have to get a result of some sort to keep their European dreams alive.
Conte's side currently sit top of the group on eight points. Only two goals separate Sporting CP and Eintracht Frankfurt, who are both on seven points and sit second and third, respectively.
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Meanwhile, the French giants are fourth on six points. Tottenham beat Marseille 2-0 in north London last month thanks to a two well-taken headers from Richarlison, who is now a doubt for the clash.
The 25-year-old striker sought great joy from leading the line against Les Olympiens, providing great balance alongside Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min in a front-three. Romero also started in the reverse fixture against Marseille, and he played a key role in the tie before being replaced by Japhet Tanganga with little under 20 minutes to spare.
Kulusevski featured off the bench against Igor Tudor's side, with his introduction sparking Spurs into life. The French outfit will be rubbing their hands together when they catch wind of the trio's potential absence from the clash.
In one respect, Conte faces one of his biggest tests yet, but Spurs will be heading into the tie off the back of galvanising 3-2 win over Bournemouth. Rodrigo Bentancur netted late into stoppage time to secure three crucial points in the race for top-four.
The Italian boss wants his side to carry the 'enthusiasm and passion' generated from the weekend into the Marseille fixture. Speaking to the press after the dramatic win over the Cherries, Conte said: "It is not easy to play against them (Bournemouth) because when they play with these two strikers, it is very difficult to put pressure because every time you put pressure, they play a long ball.
"They had a good combination between the two strikers, but in the end, I think it was vital for us this win, especially after two losses in the Premier League, and now this win has given us enthusiasm and passion for going into Marseille and for playing a final. This game will be a final for us to go to the next round of the Champions League."
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