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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

'Rested for Norwich' - Spurs fans react as Jose Mourinho's big Tanguy Ndombele decision

Jose Mourinho's team selection for this afternoon's Premier League fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion has got a number of Tottenham Hotspur fans asking one question.

As expected, there's no Hugo Lloris or Ben Davies because of injury.

They've been joined on the unavailable list by Son Heung-min who begins the first of his three-game suspension following his straight red card against Chelsea last time out.

The South Korea international's place in the side has been taken by Ryan Sessegnon in what is his full Premier League debut.

He will start on the left of an attacking trio alongside Lucas Moura and Dele Alli hoping to provide support for lone striker Harry Kane who was somewhat isolated against the Blues.

It's the same back five which started at the weekend with Paulo Gazzaniga and Serge Aurier earning reprieves despite their errors for Chelsea's two goals.

In total, Mourinho has made just two changes to the side beaten by his former club as Eric Dier drops out of central midfield and his replaced by Harry Winks for his first start since the defeat at Manchester United.

There's a welcome return to the matchday squad for Erik Lamela, but there's no place in the 18 for club record signing Tanguy Ndombele.

Tottenham XI: Gazzaniga; Aurier, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Vertonghen; Winks, Sissoko; Lucas, Dele, Sessegnon; Kane

Most of the reaction from Spurs supporters on social media has centred around Ndombele not making the squad.

Football.london understands that the Frenchman is not carrying an injury and has simply been left out of the squad as per the decision of Mourinho.

Take a look at what's been said on Twitter...

For match action from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, follow football.london's live blog right here.

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