PIERRE-EMILE HOJBJERG is set to miss Denmark’s World Cup qualifier against the Faroe Islands after picking up an injury playing for Tottenham.
The midfielder suffered the knock after a heavy tackle in Spurs’ 0-0 draw with Everton on Sunday.
He now faces a race to be fit for Denmark’s clash with Scotland next Monday.
The Danish Football Federation confirmed the injury news on Twitter.
A tweet read: “Due to an injury, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg will unfortunately miss the match against the Faroe Islands on Friday. We hope to get him to the match against Scotland next week.”
Spurs fans will now be holding their breath over the health of the 26-year-old – one of the few players who have performed in north London this season.
The ex-Southampton man has played every minute of the Premier League campaign so far, notching a goal and an assist.
And new boss Antonio Conte will be looking short on options if Hojbjerg fails to make a speedy recovery.
The Italian tactician will already be without Oliver Skipp for the visit of Leeds on November 21.
The youngster is suspended after racking up five yellow cards this season.
France’s Tanguy Ndombele and Argentine Giovani Lo Celso are Conte’s other options in the middle of the park.
Conte is reported to have a £150million transfer war chest but has been urged to prioritise defenders as Spurs look to bounce back from the sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo.
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