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Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte has, on Friday afternoon, provided an update on the wellbeing of his squad, ahead of this weekend\u2019s fast-approaching North London Derby.<\/p>\n

Gunners showdown<\/h2>\n

One of two marquee fixtures in the Premier League this weekend is of course set to play out on Sunday evening.<\/p>\n

After Manchester City and Chelsea go head to head on Saturday afternoon, the aforementioned Tottenham will play host to Mikel Arteta\u2019s Arsenal, in the latest edition of the North London Derby.<\/p>\n

Obvious rivalries aside, the clash marks a crucial one when it comes to the top-4 race in the English top-flight, with Spurs aware that a victory would see them climb clear of Arsenal into 5th, whilst boasting a hefty pair of games in hand.<\/p>\n

Such a result, though, would require a bounce-back display on the part of Antonio Conte\u2019s troops, with the Lilywhites fresh off the back of seeing their silverware hopes for the campaign dealt a hefty blow, owing to a Carabao Cup semi-final exit at the hands of Chelsea.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\n\"Antonio<\/p>\n

LONDON, ENGLAND \u2013 JANUARY 12: Antonio Ruediger of Chelsea scores their side\u2019s first goal past Pierluigi Gollini of Tottenham Hotspur during the Carabao Cup Semi Final Second Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 12, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Dier ruled out\/Ndombele latest<\/h2>\n

As such, it goes without saying that Conte will be hopeful of having as many of his key performers as possible fit and available to feature from the off on Sunday.<\/p>\n

One such player set to miss out, however, comes in the form of Eric Dier.<\/p>\n

Speaking in a pre-match press conference this afternoon, Spurs\u2019 boss confirmed that English international Dier, amid a stellar stretch of individual form, has been ruled out of the derby as a result of a muscular issue.<\/p>\n

In addition, a fresh case of Covid-19 has been confirmed in the Lilywhites\u2019 camp:<\/p>\n

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On Conte Zoom. Says Eric Dier is ruled out of the north London derby against Arsenal with a muscular problem. Club are also checking one new case of Covid-19, player not named.<\/p>\n

\u2014 James Olley (@JamesOlley) January 14, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n