Speaking in a press conference before this afternoon's FA Cup trip to Marine, Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho confirmed the latest on Giovani Lo Celso and his absence - going on to say that he is 'not going to play' for the next few weeks due to his hamstring injury.

Lo Celso was shining in the number 10 role for Tottenham just before his lay-off, becoming a threat just behind star attackers Son Heung-min and Harry Kane.

Mourinho confirms Lo Celso latest

Alongside Tanguy Ndombele, the Argentine had been rotating as an attacking midfielder and put in some dazzling displays for the Lilywhites.

However, after picking up an injury to his hamstring, Lo Celso still faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines as Mourinho confirms the latest on his absence - with the Portuguese revealing he will remain unavailable for the next few weeks.

"Gio is injured. I don’t know for how long but he is not playing in the next few weeks, it is not a simple situation, he is not going to play in the next few weeks," he said.

"Lamela maybe [will be involved]. I am waiting for tomorrow. So tomorrow, last day. Lamela possible."

Transfer Tavern take

Described as 'exciting' by midfielder Harry Winks, Lo Celso had grown into a key attacking figure for the Lilywhites - but this news indicates that Spurs fans will not see him back in action for a while and will certainly miss this afternoon's trip up north.

Gabriel Agbonlahor, speaking to Football Insider, reacted to this development and insists it is a 'big blow' for Tottenham.

When he will return for Spurs remains to be seen, but fans will be hoping it is soon rather than later.

In other news: Daniel Levy has entered talks to sign this 'leader' for Spurs, find out more here.