Tottenham midfielder Georges-Kevin Nkoudou is still a week away from being considered for selection, Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed.

Nkoudou joined Spurs from Marseille on transfer deadline day, signing a five-year deal at White Hart Lane.

The north Londoners have played two games since Nkoudou's arrival but Spurs fans are yet to get their first glimpse of the 21-year-old, who has already tipped his "explosive" style to be a hit in English football.

And Nkoudou will not be ready to feature in Sunday's Premier League fixture against Sunderland, with Pochettino admitting the midfielder still needs to improve his fitness and language skills.

"It is going well. He is very young, he speaks only French, it's a big problem for him," Pochettino told his pre-match new conference.

"He is learning quickly, but he is still settling into the team. He needs to work more.

"I think maybe he will be ready to be selected next week, maybe but not sure," he added.

Danny Rose has also been ruled out of this weekend's game as the full back is set for another week on the sidelines with the hamstring injury he picked up on England duty.

But Mousa Dembele is available for a domestic game for the first time this season after serving a six-game ban for violent conduct.

Spurs will be installed as clear favourite against the Black Cats, who are yet to win this season, and Pochettino's side could climb into the top four with a victory - if other results also go their way.