Tottenham's Erik Lamela will not play vs. Chelsea due to calf injury

Tottenham will be without one of their most creative attacking players for Thursday's contest against Chelsea.

Lamela, 22, has made 19 Premier League appearances this season for Spurs, scoring one goal and adding four assists while proving to be an important attacking outlet with his ability to beat defenders in one-on-one situations (2.3 dribbles per match).

As a result, Andros Townsend will get the start in his place.