Is Postecoglou style causing Tottenham’s injury crisis?

There is silence from Tottenham on the future of manager Ange Postecoglou, but that’s not unusual for the club and chairman Daniel Levy.

With an injury-ravaged squad and with Levy also in the firing line from disgruntled fans – there is a big decision to make on backing Postecoglou in the January transfer window. Which would speak more loudly than any ‘vote of confidence’.

Spurs need reinforcements. Yet again they top the Premier League ‘injury’ table for the most players currently unavailable, with 11. After Dominic Solanke, Timo Werner and Brennan Johnson joined the raft of defenders already missing.

Postecoglou – who will at least be in แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ charge for Thursday’s Europa League trip to Hoffenheim – said after Sunday’s defeat to Everton that there “will be urgency” in the transfer market. He added: “These players need help… the club are trying hard.”

But why do Spurs get so many injuries? Is it down to Postecoglou’s style of play? And what is he like to work for?

Anton McElhone, who worked for Postecoglou at Celtic and for Tottenham under Mauricio Pochettino.

Working with Postecoglou

The head of sports science at Celtic between 2021 and 2023. While Postecoglou was manager.

“Ange is very clear ‘This is how I do it at each club.’

“The players will adapt to it over the months. It was a collaboration. He wanted us delivering the philosophy of ‘football first. Everything must start and end with the ball.

“Ange is very good at giving players time off, time to reflect. The training volume is good.

“Ange has been noted for his tactical style, and he’s a very strong leader on how he gets things on to the pitch. How he does it at different clubs without the same staff is incredible.”