Why is Toby Alderweireld not playing for Tottenham against Inter Milan in Champions League tonight?
Mauricio Pochettino has revealed why the Belgian and Kieran Trippier have not travelled with the squad to Italy
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TOTTENHAM will be without Toby Alderweireld when they take on Inter in the Champions League.
Mauricio Pochettino has revealed why the Belgian and Kieran Trippier have not travelled with the squad to Italy.
Why is Toby Alderweireld not playing?
The Spurs boss has confirmed that it was a "technical decision" to drop the defender.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Pochettino said: "It's a technical decision.
"You can look it up in the dictionary. Tactical?
"That is on the pitch, although I guess you could say this is tactical off of the pitch."
And he confirmed that the players are not being punished for recent performances and has insisted that they have been rested to ensure they are fit for the Premier League.
Poch said: "No, no you are clever enough to understand that this is my fifth season and I never punish players.
"The plan is to leave them there and use different players tomorrow.
"There’s nothing in behind it. Only that we’re playing with different players."
Who else is out of action for Tottenham?
Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is still "weeks away" from full fitness after suffering with a thigh injury.
Dele Alli could miss out due to a hamstring injury, which he picked up during the international break.
Moussa Sissoko is also unavailable because of a hamstring injury.