Tottenham midfielder Mousa Dembele has been allowed to return to England on Saturday after injury ruled him out of Belgium's World Cup qualifier against Estonia.

Belgian manager Roberto Martinez took the decision after Dembele was unable to train on Friday or Saturday with what was described as 'soft tissue problems'.

However, the 29-year-old is expected to recover in time for his club's Premier League match against West Ham on Saturday.

Mousa Dembele has started just four Premier League games owing to suspension and injury

The Belgian midfielder was named Man of the Match in the recent 1-1 derby draw with Arsenal

Martinez confirmed: 'We have allowed Mousa to go back to Tottenham. Not for a serious problem but he wasn't 100 per cent of the game.

'We have been in constant contact with Tottenham's medical department and we think he will make improvement in the next 48 hours.'

Martinez has also ruled out Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany out of the game with a groin complaint though the defender will stay in Brussels to watch the match.

Premier League players Toby Aiderweireld and Marouane Fellaini weren't named in the Belgian squad because of injuries while Burnley's Steven Defour continues to be assessed after feeling sore having recently returned from injury.

Dembele battles with Mesut Ozil for the ball during the north London derby last weekend

Vincent Kompany is also injured but has chosen to stay in Brussels to watch the match

Martinez is keen to have an excellent relationship with club managers and keep them informed of players' health.

'As a club manager myself, on many occasions I was left pulling the little bit of hair I've got because of lack of communication with the national teams.

'We have an opportunity between the medical staffs here and the clubs to help the player. It has been efficient in the last couple of games.

'We have not got there yet but we can be quite clear with what the player needs.'