Tottenham handed huge blow as star forward misses Bournemouth clash with suspension

Tottenham have been handed yet another huge blow to their squad options as Dejan Kulusevski will miss his side's clash with AFC Bournemouth on New Year's Eve. The Swedish forward picked up his fifth yellow card of the campaign against Brighton with a silly challenge in the box.

The Lilywhites have struggled to name a full squad for a few months now, with injuries and suspensions stopping Ange Postecoglou from naming an ideal team. A string of games without a win followed, despite some performances that may have warranted more points.

Then came the wins they were so desperately craving as they dispatched of Nottingham Forest, Newcastle and Everton on the bounce. A win over Brighton in style could have seen them move as high as third in the table, but the Seagulls are far from an easy opponent.

The visitors found that out quickly asGuglielmo Vicario was forced into an early save to deny the hosts, but that didn't last much longer. Just moments later, Jack Hinshelwood found himself free in the penalty box to give his side the lead, which backed up their dominance.

Then there were furious penalty appeals from Brighton as Kulusevski pulled back Danny Welbeck in the box, with a VAR check required. The referee Jarred Gillett went to the screen and decided a spot kick should be awarded, with Joao Pedro doubling his side's lead.

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The penalty saw Kulusevski booked for his challenge, which turned out to be his fifth of the campaign and enough to receive a one-match suspension. It means he will miss out on the clash with Bournemouth on New Year's