Hugo Lloris could not be with Tottenham for the Arsenal north London derby in October.
The impressive 35 year-old goalkeeper displayed great skill during Spurs’ 6-2 win over LeicesterHe stopped a Patson Daka header in the second quarter that prevented the Foxes’ making it 3-3 last weekend.
Lloris linked up with the French national team on Monday ahead of this week’s Nations League fixtures with Austria and Denmark but has since left their camp in Clairefontaine.
Antonio Conte, Spurs boss, has been diagnosed with a right thigh injury. A trip to Arsenal is planned for October 1.
“Arriving on Monday morning at the National Football Centre in Clairefontaine, Hugo Lloris consulted Dr Franck Le Gall,” a statement from the French Football Federation read.
“A small injury to the right thigh has been diagnosed for the Tottenham goalkeeper.
“He is therefore unavailable for the two matches against Austria on Thursday at the Stade de France and in Denmark on Sunday.”
Lloris is the second Tottenham international player to be forced to leave after Ben Davies, who sustained a knee injury and had to withdraw from the Wales squad. To be able to face Arsenal, he will also have to compete against time.
Arsenal has Oleksandr Zichenko, who is suffering from a calf strain, as their injury concern before the derby.
You can listen to the complete commentary on Arsenal vs Tottenham live on talkSPORTStart time for Saturday, October 1 at 12:30pm
