Tottenham Hotspur team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Colchester United

Tottenham Hotspur will be looking to get their 2019-20 EFL Cup campaign off to a positive start on Tuesday evening when they travel to Essex to face Colchester United.

The North London club last won this competition in 2008 and they will be looking for a response to Saturday's defeat against Leicester City with a win over John McGreal's men.

The U's, who have already knocked Swindon Town and Crystal Palace out of this competition, are currently 10th in League Two after taking 15 points from their first 10 matches.

Mauricio Pochettino's side, meanwhile, have won just two of their seven competitive matches this season.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest injury and suspension news for Tottenham.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Ankle Possible return date: September 24 (vs. Colchester)

The Argentine defender picked up an ankle injury in pre-season but it looks as though he could be fit enough to feature on Tuesday night.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Hip Possible return date: November 3 (vs. Everton)

Summer signing Lo Celso picked up a knock while playing for Argentina in the recent international break and it is unlikely that the former Real Betis man will be available for Spurs until the start of November.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Personal reasons Possible return date: Unknown

French keeper Lloris missed the Leicester game to be with his wife as she gave birth to their third child, with Paulo Gazzaniga deputising in his absence. The former Southampton keeper is likely to start again, with Lloris expected to return for the game with the Saints next weekend.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: Unknown

The former Fulham man is yet to feature for Pochettino's side as he continues to struggle with a previous hamstring injury and it is not yet known when he will available for first-team action.

Tottenham have no players suspended for the EFL Cup tie.