LONDON -- Mauricio Pochettino is facing a defensive headache for Tuesday's Champions League match at Real Madrid, with Ben Davies struggling to be fit.
Davies missed Saturday's 1-0 win over Bournemouth at Wembley through illness and Pochettino said he is unlikely to be ready for the group game at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Asked if the Wales international would recover in time, Pochettino said: "It's difficult. I don't believe so. I hope that he can be involved again as soon as possible, but we need to assess him.
"But I am not so positive. I hope that I am wrong and tomorrow he can train with us.