Spurs star banished for bust-up with coach and could miss north London derby at Arsenal

Andros Townsend appeared to have a bust-up with fitness coach Nathan Gardiner

TOTTENHAM winger Andros Townsend has been banished form the squad for a bust-up with fitness coach Nathan Gardiner.

 

Towsnend was pictured appearing to grapple with Gardiner after Monday's 3-1 victory over Aston Villa at White Hart lane.

He will not be considered for selection for tomorrow's Europa League clash at home to Anderlecht and could also miss Sunday's north London derby with Arsenal at the Emirates.

While manager Mauricio Pochettino refused to confirm whether or not he would definitely miss the game, he did warn the 24-year-old over his future conduct.

“Because of [the incident on] Monday, he is not available for selection," the  Spurs boss said.

"When you behave in the wrong way, you always need to pay. Discipline is very important to me.

"We have a young squad who can make mistakes but when you cross the limit it’s important to stop that. 

Mauricio Pochettino says Townsend needs to learn from his mistakes

"Sometimes when you don’t play as much as you expect, I can understand it, but it’s not the way to impress the manager.

“He needs to learn about football, which isn’t just playing the game. He needs to learn about behaviour, discipline. 

"You need to have the responsibility of a professional.”

“If Andros Townsend is in the squad, it means we believe in him and that he can give us good things. After that, it is up to the player to show me I am wrong.”