Tottenham defender Danny Rose has been ruled out of the upcoming London derby against Chelsea through suspension.
Rose went into today's game against West Ham on a disciplinary tightrope, having collected bookings against Liverpool, Manchester City, Bournemouth and Leicester in recent weeks.
But the full back has fallen foul of referee Mike Dean at White Hart Lane after a late challenge on Michail Antonio and will serve a one-match suspension for accumulating five cautions when Spurs travel to Stamford Bridge to face Antonio Conte's side.
The 26-year-old's absence will come as a blow to Mauricio Pochettino, who is also expected to be without the services of second-choice left back Ben Davies.
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The Wales international picked up an ankle injury prior to the international break and is facing an extended period on the sidelines while he recovers.
If both men are unavailable Pochettino will be short of options on the left-hand side of defence as he attempts to close the gap to the Premier League's pacesetters.
The Argentine coach is likely to need cool heads as Tottenham's upcoming clash with Chelsea could prove to be a fiery affair after 12 players were booked during last season's 2-2 draw.
The first Premier League cut off date for accumulated cautions is on 31 December.
