Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pape Matar Sarr has been ruled out of Thursday’s Europa League fixture against Hoffenheim after sustaining an injury during training on Wednesday.
Manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed the absence of the Senegalese international, adding to the team’s already significant injury list, which currently includes several key players.
The Europa League match, set for a 17:45 GMT kickoff, marks Tottenham’s seventh game in the group stage.
Sarr, who played in Tottenham’s 3-2 defeat to Everton over the weekend, reportedly picked up a minor knock during that match.
Postecoglou addressed the situation during a press conference on Wednesday evening, describing the injury as not overly serious but significant enough to warrant caution.
He got a slight knock at the weekend,” Postecoglou explained.
It’s nothing too serious, but we’ll have to manage him carefully.
Hopefully, he’ll be available for Sunday when we face Leicester City in the Premier League.
The 21-year-old midfielder, a former Generation Foot academy player, has become a vital part of Tottenham’s squad this season.
His absence for the Hoffenheim clash presents a further challenge for Postecoglou, whose side has already been stretched thin by injuries across the roster.
Despite the setback, Tottenham will aim to secure a positive result against Hoffenheim as they continue their Europa League campaign.
Fans will be hopeful for Sarr’s quick recovery ahead of Sunday’s important Premier League encounter with Leicester City.
Postecoglou’s cautious approach underscores the team’s need to preserve its players amid a congested schedule and ongoing injury concerns.
Tottenham supporters will now look ahead, hoping their Senegalese midfielder can return to action without any complications.
