Tottenham vs Leeds confirmed lineups: Raphinha and Rodrigo out

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Leeds United take on Tottenham Hotspur today without Raphinha and Rodrigo, with the pair both missing from Marcelo Bielsa’s lineup for the clash in North London.

Rumours starting doing the rounds on Sunday morning that Leeds would be without their talisman, as well as the Spain international.

Obviously, Whites fans would have hoped that there would be little substance to the speculation. It is not the first time this term it has been feared that the Brazilian would not be involved.

Unfortunately for Leeds, their worst fears have been realised. Neither Raphinha or Rodrigo will be involved at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

In their absence, Mateusz Klich and Joe Gelhardt come into the starting lineup. So you would imagine that either Gelhardt or Wales teammate Dan James will lead the line against Antonio Conte’s side.

There is meanwhile, a place on the bench for Junior Firpo, who has recently struggled with injury.

Selection was seemingly a lot easier for Conte. It was confirmed ahead of the game that Cristian Romero would miss out due to an injury sustained on international duty.

Japhet Tanganga has replaced Romero despite Joe Rodon’s impressive showing with Wales during the break.

Meanwhile, Harry Winks has come into midfield in place of the suspended Oliver Skipp.

But there is some more positive news on the injury front for the home side. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is involved after not featuring for Denmark over the last fortnight.

Tottenham vs Leeds lineups: Raphinha, Rodrigo and Romero out

With that in mind, here are the two sets of lineups in full as Tottenham prepare to face Leeds…