Tottenham fear summer signing Giovani Lo Celso has suffered a serious injury on international duty.
Lo Celso returned to Spurs early following a blow to his left groin in Argentina's 0-0 draw with neighbours Chile on Thursday and he is being assessed by the club's medical staff. The playmaker insisted after the game that his injury was "not something to worry about" but the initial prognosis has left the club concerned that he could be sidelined for several weeks, starting with Saturday's home match against Crystal Palace.
Lo Celso joined Spurs on deadline day on an initial season-long loan from Real Betis and Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino has been gradually introducing his compatriot to the demands of Premier League football, giving him minutes from the bench in the last three matches.
Pochettino this week described the 23-year-old as an "incredible boy", telling Argentine radio: "He is a great footballer, he only needs time to adapt."
A serious injury to Lo Celso would be a frustrating setback for the midfielder and the club, particularly as their other summer signings have also been sidelined.
Ryan Sessegnon is yet to feature after signing from Fulham on deadline day with a hamstring injury and Tanguy Ndombele has missed the last two matches with a thigh complaint.
Spurs hope to welcome back both players, as well as Juan Foyth and Kyle Walker-Peters after the international break, with their first Champions League group game at Olympiacos a week today.
Jack Clarke, who joined Spurs in July before immediately returning to Leeds United on loan, scored the only goal as England Under-20s beat Switzerland on Monday but has struggled for minutes back at Elland Road.
