Mauricio Pochettino: Tottenham star suffers injury set-back ahead of West Ham derby

Nabil Bentaleb is 'not 100 per cent' according to Mauricio Pochettino

NABIL BENTALEB is 'not 100 per cent' for the London derby with West Ham, Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed.

The midfielder has been sidelined for some time, missing Tottenham's last 13 games due to an ankle injury, last appearing in the 0-0 draw with Everton in August.

He had been expected to feature in the London derby prior to the international break after making significant improvements in training.

 

And he seemed in good spirits on his return to London, posting on Instagram: "Back to London after a great result yesterday, back to Prem business!”
But it looks as if the 20-year-old has suffered another set-back, after picking up a knock during Algeria's 2-2 draw with Tanzania.

 

Nacer Chadli has also been a long-term injury concern for Tottenham

He was substituted after just 36 minutes in the second leg of the World Cup qualifier, with the Algerian FA claiming it was a precautionary decision after being booked.

However, Pochettino has since revealed the midfielder is not in tip-top shape, along with Belgium international Nacer Chadli.

"Nacer Chadli is recovering but is still out and Nabil Bentaleb got a bad tackle but is not 100 per cent," he said.

Tottenham will also be without Erik Lamela for Sunday's clash with the Hammers (4.00pm) with the forward due to serve a one-match suspension.