Tottenham Hotspur could be given a significant boost ahead of their group stage clash with Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday, with their opponents set to be without six players.
Spurs currently top Group D but are just one point clear of their rivals who are third, while three points currently separate a very tight section that also features Marseille and Eintracht Frankfurt.
Yet Antonio Conte's side would reach the last-16 of the competition if they defeat Sporting in north London on Wednesday and with one game to spare could even win the group if Marseille lose against Frankfurt as well.