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Tottenham have been alerted to Christian Eriksen's abdominal problem and Denmark coach Age Hareide has said there are fears the issue could become "chronic."
The Spurs midfielder has missed his club's last four matches and is also set to be absent when Denmark visit the Republic of Ireland for Saturday's UEFA Nations League clash.
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"Christian has an issue with an abdominal muscle, and Tottenham have tried to say it's a long-term problem," Hareide told Denmark's Canal 9. "It's doubtful that we can bring him to Dublin and get him to play. I don't think Tottenham are very interested in that.
"It's been long-term since he missed the game against Barcelona and [was] out again against Cardiff. It's been over a week and I know he's known about this problem for a while. Such an injury can become chronic, and I think that's what Tottenham are fearing as well.
"Hopefully that won't happen with Christian. We have two important games in November as well. We will take a look at him, but I don't think we will see Christian in Dublin."
Eriksen last played for Tottenham in their 2-1 victory over Brighton on Sept. 22. Despite failing to score in the league so far, he has two assists and did find the back of the net in the 2-1 defeat at Inter Milan in the Champions League.
In the Dane's absence, Spurs overcame Watford on penalties in the Carabao Cup before beating Huddersfield and Cardiff in the Premier League, either side of a 4-2 home loss against Barcelona in the Champions League.
With the international break coming, Tottenham's next fixture is not until Oct. 20, when they visit West Ham.
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