Team news | Spurs vs Arsenal | Update on Bissouma, plus Richarlison latest

Ange Postecoglou has revealed it will be a late call over Yves Bissouma’s availability ahead of our Premier League home clash with Arsenal on Sunday.

After opening his Spurs account in our previous home outing against Everton, the midfielder was influential for Mali during the recent international break, scoring in consecutive Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, but was forced off in the second half of their 1-0 win over Eswatini in Mali's second qualifier on Tuesday (10 September).

With all internationals now back at Hotspur Way as we prepare for the North London Derby at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (kick-off 2pm UK), Ange said that Yves was the only one to report back with a slight issue but didn't rule him out and he will be closely monitored in the build-up to Sunday.

“We had the last of the boys in late yesterday so we'll have a look at them today and everyone's reporting all well except for Biss,” said our Head Coach. “He's got a bit of an issue, but we'll have a look at him over the next couple of days and see how it settles.”

Lastly, the Australian confirmed that both Richarlison and Will Lankshear remain sidelined as they continue to work back to full fitness, adding: “Richy's still got a bit of work to do, alongside Will Lankshear who is still in rehab.”