Tottenham without Kane, Dier, Rose, Dembele and Sissoko for CSKA clash

Harry Kane, Eric Dier, Mousa Dembele, Danny Rose and Moussa Sissoko have all stayed behind in London rather than head to Russia for the Champions League match.

It is a huge blow for Spurs, who desperately need something out of the match having lost to Monaco at home - or rather, at Wembley - in their first Champions League match earlier in September.

Moussa Sissoko was substituted in the 70th minute of the win over Middlesbrough at the weekend with suspected concussion, and was not expected to make the trip.

Mauricio Pochettino had been hopeful that Dier, Dembele and Rose would all return in time for the clash, however - but it seems that his hopes have been dashed.

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Spurs still don't know exactly how long star striker Kane will be out of action for with his ligament injury, though it is expected to be around two months.