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Alasdair Gold & Andy Ha

Why Lucas Moura isn't in Tottenham squad to face Manchester United

Lucas Moura has been left out of the Tottenham Hotspur squad to play Manchester United due to injury.

Spurs welcome Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side to north London in what is a pivotal clash for both teams in their pursuit of Champions League football.

Jose Mourinho faces his former club and will hope to make amends for the defeat to United earlier in the season, but he will be without Moura as one of his attacking options.

football.london understands the Brazilian winger picked up a knock in training this week and has not been risked.

Jose Mourinho on helping Tanguy Ndombele

In his absence, Mourinho has named Erik Lamela in the starting line-up, with January signing Steven Bergwijn and Son Heung-min flanking Harry Kane.

Elsewhere in the side, there is no room for Jan Vertonghen or Toby Alderweireld in defence, with the Belgian defensive duo named on the bench. Eric Dier and Davinson Sanchez are instead paired at centre-back.

Harry Winks and Moussa Sissoko make up the midfield two, with Tanguy Ndombele and Giovani Lo Celso both named among the substitutes.

Speaking on Sky Sports before the game, former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has admitted he doesn't think Tottenham will finish in the top four this season.

“They have to win tonight. It’s a big ask for Tottenham," Keane told Sky Sports.

"The break will have done them good - with Kane coming back, and Son. They have a lot to make up, they have to win tonight, a draw is no good for them.

"It’s a big night for Tottenham if they’re going to get top four. I think they’ll be short."

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