How Tottenham can combine after injury and illness saw them lose another star Ange Postecoglou.

Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham team has suffered another blow due to an injury to one of its key players.

Before the meeting with Newcastle in the Premier League, Live on talkSPORTPostecoglou will face a tough choice in defense with a number of stars on the sidelines.

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It is the last item added to the list The fate of Odogi who has been out for six weeks with a hamstring injury picked up in Sunday’s 2-2 draw at home to Wolves.

The Italian left-back had a tough time with injuries last season and underwent quad surgery, ruling him out for the season and the Euros in the summer.

During the clash with Wolves, Odoghi was substituted in the 50th minute, adding another defensive absentee to Postecoglou’s growing list.

Udogie joins Christian Romero, Mickey van de van And Ben Davies in the treatment room – leaving Radu Dragusin as the only fit centre-back – and even the Romanian had to play against Wolves through injury.

“It’s his hamstring’s fate,” Postecoglou said of the team’s selection woes on Friday.

We lost (Rodrigo) Bentancor to suspension. None of the injured have returned yet. We’ve had quite a few sick people who haven’t trained.

“At this stage Richarlison and Mikey Moore are the next cabbies out, we hope next week. Davies, Van de Van and Romero around the same time, late January.”

In response to a question about the possibility of losing more players due to illness, Postecoglou added: “I’m not sure yet.”

How Tottenham can combine

Tottenham have a busy schedule to start 2025, including a North London derby at the Emirates and a Carabao Cup semi-final against them. Liverpool.

goalkeeper Brandon Austin is set to make his long-awaited Tottenham debut With Fraser Forster out due to illness.

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Austin joined Spurs nine years ago but has never made a competitive senior appearance in English football.

Djed Spence will return from suspension after receiving a red card Nottingham Forest And he is expected to replace Odogi at left-back against Newcastle.

Pedro Poro Rado Dragosin And Alfie Dorrington is likely to feature along the back line with Spence – makeshift defender Archie Gray is also a doubt due to illness.

Yves Bissomma and Pop Saar are likely to play in midfield alongside Dejan Kulusevski.

Postecoglou’s three favorites appear to be Heung-min Son and Dominic Solanke, while Brennan Johnson is hoping to start ahead of James Maddison after scoring against Wolves.

Brazilian striker Richarlison He has also been out since November with a hamstring injury.

Winger Wilson Odobert, who joined the team from Burnley in the summer, is also sidelined.

goalkeeper William Vicar Broke ankle during 2-1 Carabao Cup win over Man City despite playing 60 minutes due to injury.

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Austin was on loan at Danish club Viborg in 2019 and Orlando City in the MLS in 2021.

The 25-year-old goalkeeper signed a new long-term contract with Tottenham in May 2024 and was expected to become second-choice to Vicario.

Having played 78 games for various Tottenham youth teams, Austin is known for having the ball at his feet.

He will now have the chance to make his case as Tottenham manager Postecoglou is said to be looking to sign Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnston.

Spurs are too Considering the increase in January For defender Fikayo Tomori, talkSPORT finds out.

Newcastle, West Ham and Brentford are also interested in the former Chelsea centre-back amid his recent struggles at Milan.