Tottenham Have To Beat Marseille Without Antonio Conte – Hojbjerg

Tottenham will just “have to deal” with Antonio Conte’s touchline ban for Tuesday’s Champions League Group D decider at Marseille, says midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

The Italian was sent off after Spurs’ draw with Sporting Lisbon and will have to sit in the stands in France.

“No-one can fill his void, but we’ll be together and we have to get through this together,” said Hojbjerg.

“It’s not a difficult situation, it’s a different situation.”

Tottenham have never beaten a French team away from home in Europe and will arrive at the hostile Stade Velodrome knowing a point would see them advance into the knockout stage.

“We have to be successful together. The fact is he won’t be there so we have to deal with that, the staff are well prepared,” added Hojbjerg.

“He is a very good coach and a massive part of the team but thankfully he has very good staff and players who are aware of what they expect of them. The number one key ambition is to go to the knockout phase.”