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Hugo Lloris a Late Withdrawal From Spurs Squad for Leicester Game as Wife Gives Birth

Hugo Lloris was a late withdrawal from Mauricio Pochettino's squad for Tottenham's trip to Leicester, after his wife gave birth to their third child on Saturday.

The Frenchman was due to line up between the sticks at the King Power this Saturday, but instead returned to London to be with his wife and newborn baby.

Paulo Gazzaniga deputised for the Spurs number one, making his first Premier League start since April's 1-0 defeat against Manchester City. The Argentinian has made four appearances for Tottenham since his 2017 switch from Southampton.

Spurs fans were initially confused by the absence of Lloris, the Frenchman having been ever-present for the north London outfit so far this season.