Tottenham confirm Lloris out until 2020

Tottenham have confirmed that goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris will not play again this year. 

The Frenchman was forced off early on in Saturday's 3-0 loss at Brighton after landing awkwardly. 

Having sustained a dislocated elbow after falling back into his net, the north London side have announced that Lloris is out until the New Year. 

"Hugo Lloris has undergone further assessment this morning after sustaining a dislocated elbow in our match against Brighton on Saturday," a statement read on the club's official website. 

"The findings have shown that although surgery will not be required, our Club Captain has suffered ligament damage and is not expected to return to training before the end of 2019. 

"Hugo is currently in a brace and will now undergo a period of rest and rehabilitation under the supervision of our medical staff at Hotspur Way." 

Paulo Gazzaniga is now expected to be handed the chance to establish himself as Spurs' number one, starting with their welcome of Watford after the international break.

Spurs will be out to get back to winning ways following a week that also saw them lose 7-2 at home to Bayern Munich.