This archive report was first published on 17 September 2021.
On the eve of their Premier League match against Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur has suffered a double injury blow. Dutch winger Steven Bergwijn and Brazilian Lucas Moura both picked up injuries in Thursday's 2-2 draw with Rennes in the Europa Conference League.
Bergwijn limped out of the match on the half-hour mark, soon followed by Moura, adding to Spurs' growing injury list. The duo joins forward Son Heung-min and defenders Eric Dier and Ryan Sessegnon on the treatment table, while defender Japhet Tanganga is unavailable due to suspension.
"It feels painful, it feels really bad," Spurs manager Nuno Espirito Santo told reporters. "They are being taken care of by the medical department, but it's been tough. It's been terrible. I must be honest."
Spurs, who reached the Champions League final in 2019, are playing in the inaugural edition of Europe's third-tier competition after finishing seventh in the league last season. They are seventh in the Premier League after suffering their first defeat of the season at Crystal Palace last weekend, while Chelsea are still unbeaten and in second place behind Manchester United.
"This is football and we know it's a moment we have to overcome," Nuno added.
