Gareth Bale won't play for Wales in the three upcoming international matches, including the Wembley clash against England.
The Wales squad is due to be announced later today, but Bale won't be a part of it as he recovers from a knee injury.
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho revealed Bale will spend the next fortnight recovering ahead of a potential Spurs debut against West Ham on October 17.
It means Wales will have to do without him when they face England in a friendly at Wembley on October 8, before a UEFA Nations League double header away to Republic of Ireland on October 11 and Bulgaria on October 14.
Asked about Bale's fitness on Wednesday, Mourinho said: "Bale cannot play tomorrow or even on the weekend, that I can confirm.
"Working very hard, very committed, very professional, very happy but not yet [ready] for tomorrow or the weekend.
"I believe the two weeks of international can be important for his last phase of his recovering and fitness, hopefully to play when we come back for the weekend after the national teams.
"Let's see if it's possible [for him] to arrive there.
"It looks like Giggs cares about the player and understands how important the period is for Gareth and it looks like his decision is not to bring him to the National team.
"In fact, he's not ready to play, he couldn't play for them. But to be there, and lose the work he can do with us, would be very important for the player. And the player belongs to Tottenham, the player belongs to the Welsh national team and it looks like he's going to have this opportunity to work specifically and to be back in good conditions."
You can read every word of Mourinho's press conference here.
