Spurs will not use injuries as an excuse - Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino insists Tottenham will not use injuries as an excuse if they lose to Barcelona in Champions League action on Wednesday.

The Premier League club will be without several key players for the Group B fixture at Wembley as they look to open their account in this season's competition at the second attempt.

Dele Alli was already certain to miss the midweek clash with the champions of La Liga, but fellow midfielders Mousa Dembele and Christian Eriksen are also now unavailable.

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