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Tottenham face Chelsea in the Battle of the Bridge without a first-team left back, but Pochettino insists they can adapt to recover from Monaco loss

Daily Mail | November 24, 2016

Related Topics: Tottenham Hotspur F.C., Chelsea F.C., Mauricio Pochettino, Danny Rose (footballer, born 1990), Defender (association football), Battle of the Bridge, Ben Davies (footballer, born 1993)

Mauricio Pochettino is adamant his Tottenham defence can adapt for the 'Battle of the Bridge' despite recognised left backs Danny Rose and Ben Davies being ruled out.

Spurs are looking for an immediate response at Chelsea having lost 2-1 at Monaco on Tuesday to crash out of the Champions League.

However the squad has been depleted for Pochettino. Rose is suspended, Davies has an ankle injury, whilst Toby Alderweireld remains sidelined with a knee complaint and Erik Lamela is out of contention due to a hip problem.

Danny Rose, playing the defeat by Monaco, will be suspended to face Chelsea on Saturday
Danny Rose, playing the defeat by Monaco, will be suspended to face Chelsea on Saturday
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino trudges down the tunnel at Monaco on Tuesday
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino trudges down the tunnel at Monaco on Tuesday
Ben Davies, facing Chelsea in the 2-2 draw in May, will miss Saturday with an ankle injury
Ben Davies, facing Chelsea in the 2-2 draw in May, will miss Saturday with an ankle injury

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