Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is facing a significant challenge with 14 first-team players unavailable for tonight’s clash against Hoffenheim.
The Spurs manager, who has been under scrutiny following a disappointing run of just one victory in their last 10 Premier League matches, also conceded that there is “potentially” a chance that his depleted squad may not be bolstered by any new arrivals.
Despite efforts to secure another forward during the transfer window, Tottenham have faced setbacks. While goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky has joined the team, he is ineligible to play in Germany, and Pape Matar Sarr has been added to the injury list after sustaining an injury in training yesterday.
Although the Spurs are in a smart position to progress to the knockout stages, a loss to Hoffenheim, who are only 3 issues above the relegation zone in the Bundesliga, may result in an additional two-legged tiebreaker next month.
When asked about the option of having other signatures before the deadline of February 3, Postcoglou admitted: “Yes, potentially.
“The club works hard to get players. As far as I know, there is nothing imminent, but the last week of the window, things take place quickly. “
Midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was given the gracious green to return after completing concussion protocols, however, it turns out that disorders of the postoclou variety appear to be near the future.
Sarr is the new incorporation into the absence list, after the defeat of Sunday opposed to Everton. “He tried to exercise, but there is still a small weekend,” Postcoglou said.
“We hope it is not something that stops it too long, it has a possibility for the weekend, but the change is too fast. “
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Sergio Romero’s opinion by joining the consultation before the team went to Germany gives a small impulse. Training
But Argentina’s midfielder is unlikely to be in time for Sunday’s assembly with Leicester, while Micky Van de Ven also made progress in his recovery from a hamstring tear.
“Cuti and Micky Van de Ven are closer to long -term injuries to return next,” Postcoglou added.
“It was good that Cuti trained with the team, we didn’t do too much, so he was able to join in. Hopefully over the next week to 10 days, they are both back in training.”
Postcoglou faces a choice between naming Brandon Austin and Fraser Forster in order tonight, while Richarlison only gets one moment to start the season up front.
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