Tottenham Hotspur are closely monitoring the fitness of forward Brennan Johnson and full-back Destiny Udogie ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest.
Johnson is currently managing a knock, while Udogie is dealing with a muscle strain, pushing his return date to early January.
These injuries compound a lengthy list of absentees for manager Thomas Frank, who is looking to secure a third straight win across all competitions, aiming to push the side up from their current 11th-place position in the Premier League table.
Postecoglu legacy debated
Meanwhile, the legacy of former Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is being fiercely debated, following his turbulent tenure in North London.
While many fans view him as a cult hero for delivering the club’s first European trophy in 41 years, his Premier League record is viewed unfavourably.
Postecoglou’s “Angeball” style, though entertaining, proved unsustainable in the top flight, culminating in a club-worst 17th-place finish after a severe injury crisis.
His later 39-day spell at Nottingham Forest, which ended without a win, has further complicated the assessment of his short, but unforgettable, Premier League career.