UEFA Champions League team news: Tottenham’s Ben Davies undergoes surgery, Omar Marmoush returns to Manchester City squad, Arsenal still without trio

Davies’ absence would be a major blow for Wales, who face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup play-off semi-final at the Cardiff City Stadium on 26 March. The winners will host either Northern Ireland or Italy in the final on March 31.

Supporters voiced their frustration during the closing stages against West Ham, chanting “you’re getting sacked in the morning” at Frank, who was appointed in June.

Tottenham star Ben Davies is set for a prolonged spell on the sidelines

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Asked how important fan support is against such strong opposition on Tuesday, Frank said: “It is crucial. I completely understand emotion in football and what it means for every fan that is involved.

“I completely understand that, but I really understand when walking out on that pitch – the more they feel the energy and support, the better they perform. We need that tomorrow.

“The biggest thing is, are the players running hard? Yes they are. So, support them.”

Frank revealed that only 11 recognised first-team outfield players are available, but Xavi Simons is fit and will play.

Dominic Solanke has been reinstated into the Champions League squad list in place of Mathys Tel following his return from injury but Joao Palhinha is out.

Marmoush back in contention for Man City

Omar Marmoush could play his first minutes for Manchester City since December 14 after the club confirmed the forward had been included in the squad that has traveled to face Bodo/Glimt.

Marmoush has been absent for over a month as a result of Egypt’s participation at the Africa Cup of Nations, but his return comes at a welcome moment with City having failed to win any of their last four Premier League matches.

Omar Marmoush is back in contention for Man City

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Failure to score in the Manchester derby last Saturday could accelerate Marmoush’s case for inclusion to ease the burden on Erling Haaland, with the Norwegian having scored just once in his last seven games.

The trip to Bodo is one that Haaland will naturally relish as he returns to his homeland, and coupled with City’s surprise 2-0 home defeat by Bayer Leverkusen earlier in the league phase, Pep Guardiola is unlikely to take any chances by resting his talisman.

Highlights: Inspired Leverkusen capitalise on Man City changes to seal shock win

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The Catalan must make decisions defensively, however, following the disappointing reverse at Old Trafford. Matheus Nunes was absent due to illness, and while the versatile full-back has not travelled to Norway, it is expected he will return to face former club Wolves at the weekend.

City will in fact be without several key players, with defenders Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol and John Stones all sidelined through injury, along with midfielders Mateo Kovacic and Nico Gonzalez.

Wingers Oscar Bobb and Savinho are also unavailable, while new signing Antoine Semenyo is not registered to feature in the league phase. Bernardo Silva will miss the match through suspension.

Hincapie, Calafiori not available for Arsenal

Mikel Arteta will be without a trio of first-team players, however, with defenders Piero Hincapie and Riccardo Calafiori remaining back in England alongside long-term absentee Max Dowman.

Piero Hincapie remains out for Arsenal against Inter Milan

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Christian Norgaard and Ethan Nwaneri were not in the Arsenal squad at the City Ground, but both have travelled to Italy. Arteta must decide on how much he rotates his team selection with automatic qualification for the last 16 all but guaranteed.

Kai Havertz, who was an unused substitute against Forest, will hope for further minutes as he builds up his fitness following a lengthy spell on the sidelines.