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Alasdair Gold & Rob Guest

The reason why Eric Dier is absent from Antonio Conte's Tottenham squad for Brighton FA Cup tie

Antonio Conte is without Eric Dier for Tottenham's FA Cup fourth round clash against Brighton & Hove Albion.

A regular in Spurs' three-man defence over the course of the season, the ex-Sporting CP man has been left out as a precautionary measure against the Seagulls due to his recent thigh issue.

Dier did start in Tottenham's last game prior to the international break against Chelsea but he was spotted with heavy strapping on his right thigh during his 90 minutes on the pitch.

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