Despite being plagued by injuries, Tottenham are struggling to achieve the desired results but are managing to hold on, dropping points without losing. Currently sitting in seventh place, Spurs’ injury list has steadily grown in recent weeks, reaching a point where Ange Postecoglou is now forced to include academy players in the matchday squad to meet the required quota.
Tottenham are missing Guglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Rodrigo Bentancur (suspended), Wilson Odobert, Mikey Moore, and Richarlison. To make matters worse, Dominic Solanke was unavailable for the match against Fulham due to illness, and Archie Gray, who came on as a late substitute, finished the game with an injury.
The Gaffer provides updates
According to Alasdair Gold, Postecoglou confirmed after the game that neither Cristian Romero nor Micky van de Ven has trained with the squad yet.
The Tottenham head coach admitted uncertainty about whether Romero will be fit for the club’s trip to Bournemouth on Thursday. However, he did confirm that Solanke is expected to be available to face his former side. Recent performances have shown that Ben Davies and Radu Dragusin are a solid pairing capable of helping Tottenham navigate the upcoming weeks.
The real concern lies in the forward line, where injuries have left Postecoglou with few options on the bench. While Solanke’s return will ease some of these issues, the club urgently needs to sign another winger in the January window.
Postecoglou said Archie Gray came off with a dead leg. He hopes Dominic Solanke will be ok to face Bournemouth but isn't sure about Cristian Romero as he still hasn't trained with the squad and neither has Micky van de Ven. https://t.co/NJLDzKbZLc
— Alasdair Gold (@AlasdairGold) December 1, 2024
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As we saw today, even with Fulham down to 10 men for 15 minutes, Tottenham were unable to produce the desired results. Tottenham will need their key players to step up if they want to finish the season on a strong note. With the current squad feeling fragile due to injuries, it’s crucial that the club sign reinforcements in the upcoming January transfer window. Strengthening the team will be integral for Postecoglou’s side to maintain their push for success and avoid further setbacks as the season progresses.
