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Spurs are without first-choice defensive pairing at Anfield

Cristian Romero and Joao Palhinha both miss Tottenham’s Premier League trip to face Liverpool today as they undergo concussion protocols.

The pair suffered a clash of heads and were removed deep into stoppage time at the Metropolitano after receiving lengthy treatment on the pitch.

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“I don't know how much. I think they will be back for sure for Nottingham Forest, maybe even for the Champions League.”

Romero has yet to play a league game under Tudor, having only just returned from a four-game suspension after being sent off against Manchester United last month.

FA concussion protocols state that if a player is judged to be concussed, then they should begin a six-stage 'return to play' process, which starts with an initial 48-hour period of rest with minimal physical and 'cognitive' activities.

Sidelined: Cristian Romero

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Yves Bissouma is also out with a muscle problem and Conor Gallagher has failed to shake off a fever to face Liverpool.

Micky van de Ven will serve a one-game suspension after he was sent off during last week’s 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace.

The Dutch centre half’s absence means there is more defensive rotation for a Spurs team that has struggled to name a settled defensive unit under Tudor.

Radu Dragusin’s return from a knock does alleviate some of the pressure on Tudor, but with Romero also out, he does not have three fit and available centre-halves.

Tudor has restored first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario in between the sticks after his decision to hand Antonin Kinsky his first start since October backfired spectacularly.

Tottenham XI: Vicario; Porro, Dragusin, Danso; Spence, Gray, Sarr, Souza; Tel, Richarlison, Solanke.