Japhet Tanganga has missed out Tottenham's matchday squad against Roma due to a sickness bug, football.london understands.
The 23-year-old was set to be part of the Spurs squad for the game against Jose Mourinho's side at the Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa, Israel. However, he began feeling unwell on Saturday and has remained at the team hotel in Tel Aviv, with the sickness not believed to be Covid-related.
Tanganga has been linked with a move away from Spurs in recent weeks, with Serie A side AC Milan showing interest in taking the versatile centre-back away from north London on loan. He has played throughout pre-season for Antonio Conte but will now miss the final match ahead of the club's Premier League opener against Southampton on August 6.
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Oliver Skipp remains out of Spurs' team following a foot injury that required switches after a challenge in training last Friday ahead of the Rangers friendly but the young midfielder is expected to be back in contention for the Saints match. Joe Rodon has also been left at home so he can tie up a loan move to Rennes, who will have an option to buy the Welsh centre-back with a medical expected to take place this weekend.
Tanguy Ndombele, Giovani Lo Celso, Harry Winks and Sergio Reguilon are back at Hotspur Way after being told they are not in Conte's plans for this coming season. The Italian does have Ben Davies back on the bench though following his ankle injury in Korea.
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