Harry Redknapp will not travel to Russia for Spurs’ Europa League tie with Rubin Kazan as he faces a medical procedure this morning.

The White Hart Lane club currently top Group A ahead of PAOK Salonika but the manager will be absent as they look to extend their advantage on Thursday.

A statement yesterday on the club’s official website read: “The Club can report that Harry Redknapp is due to undergo a medical procedure tomorrow morning and will therefore not travel with the squad to Russia for our Europa League fixture against Rubin Kazan.

“Kevin Bond and Joe Jordan will assume First Team responsibilities in Russia in his absence.”