Edwards will not be involved in Spurs cup tie
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says Marcus Edwards will not be involved in the EFL Cup game against Barnsley.
The highly-rated Edwards, 18, made his senior debut in the competition a year ago and has not made a first-team appearance since.
Youngster Tashan Oakley-Boothe could feature at Wembley after being named in the squad for Tuesday’s tie.
But Pochettino says Edwards is building his fitness and confidence following an ankle injury and is not in contention to play against the Tykes.
“Last season was difficult for him. He was injured and then he had an operation,” Pochettino said.
“He dropped a little bit, but that is normal after nearly one season that he didn’t play. Now he is building his confidence again.
“I think we need to wait a little bit for him to build his physical condition and his confidence more. He’s better playing in the Under-23s.
“It’s a situation we have under control and we are looking after him. It’s step by step.”
