Thomas Frank confirms Pape Matar Sarr injury worry ahead of Tottenham vs Wolves

Tottenham midfielder Pape Matar Sarr missed the Carabao Cup third round win over Doncaster Roversdue to a "minor" thigh strain.

Spursbarely broke into a sweat as they eased into the fourth round with a 3-0 win over Doncaster on Wednesday night. Boss Thomas Frank had promised to have a decent crack at the competition this season and he was as good as his word as Joao Palhinha’s improvised strike, a Jay McGrath own goal and Brennan Johnson’s stoppage-time breakaway disposed of League One Rovers.

Sarr was absent from the squad, however, which was a surprise given he remained on the bench during the 2-2 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion at the weekend. The midfielder has already made six appearances for the Lilywhites this season and has one goal and one assist to his name.

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Speaking after the Carabao Cup win, Frank admitted the former Metz man has picked up a minor thigh issue. The Spurs boss told the media: "Pape Matar Sarr just a minor precaution.

"A minor, how can you say, a little stretch to the thigh so we didn’t want to take any risks today. There is a good chance that he could be ready for Saturday."

Tottenham are next in action against Wolves on Saturday, with the match scheduled to kick-off at 8pm. Sarr will hope to be fit in time for the Premier League clash, but Frank does have the likes of Palhinha, Archie Gray, Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Bergvall capable of playing in midfield.

On the win against Doncaster, which set up a fourth round clash with Newcastle, Frank added: "First and foremost, happy with the win, happy with the clean sheet and happy that we are through to the next round. That was the aim. I think the first half was good. Controlled the game, created chances that we wanted and needed. I think we could have scored more goals in the first half actually. Got some big opportunities to Mathys Tel, Rodri and a few other situations that were dangerous.

"Second half was more disjointed. I think we threw the ball away too easily. The pressure was not top but also praise to Doncaster. They came very brave, very good to stretch us. So if the pressure is not perfect they made it difficult so praise to them as well."