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Dejan Kulusevski convinced Ange Postecoglou remains ‘right man’ for Tottenham Spurs remain well placed in the Carabao Cup, Europa League and FA Cup.

Dejan Kulusevski on Ange Postecoglou being the right man and how it’s “not OK” to play in four competitions with “10 to 11 fit players” #thfc www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...

Ange Postecoglou hoping for more James Maddison ‘moments’ against Leicester Spurs are 15th after a run of five defeats in six Premier League fixtures amid a growing injury crisis.

Another big one for #THFC or are they all big between now and end of season? 😅

James Maddison stepped up on Thursday and Ange Postecoglou will hope to see same again today vs #LCFC www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...

Ange Postecoglou: Dominic Solanke has exceeded expectations – with more to come Solanke has scored 11 times and provided six assists for Tottenham since a £65million summer switch.

#NLD preview. Spurs without at least eight players but some big calls for Ange Postecoglou

I predict #thfc: Kinsky; Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Spence; Bergvall, Bissouma, Maddison; Kulusevski, Solanke, Son

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That was the one I debated most. I think Ange will go with Porro given he got a rest v Forest recently and is one you can definitely count on today. Sure Reguilon be fine but if going gets tough, will be battle through. We’ll find out in 30 mins though how wrong I am 😅

Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke could get a rest at Tamworth Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke have started each of Tottenham’s last seven matches.

Ange Postecoglou hinted to me on Friday that Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke will be on the bench at Tamworth, which would be a welcome breather.

I can see #thfc XI: Kinsky; Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Spence; Sarr, Bergvall, Maddison; Moore, Lankshear, Werner www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...

I am happy – Antonin Kinsky could not have dreamed of a better Tottenham debut Kinsky only completed a permanent transfer to Spurs on Sunday from Slavia Prague.

Antonin Kinsky firmly on the way to cult hero status after a very fine display with both his hands and feet vs #LFC. A young man with brilliant confidence and ability #thfc www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...

I was surprised to see this and hear Ange say it post-match. Do wonder if Bergvall's tackle does fall under "cynical" category though. Either way, think this squad deserved a night like last night. Been through so much and finally got some reward.

Yeah did feel like a big one - love goals in front of the South Stand too. Brilliant to see.

He did not get lucky.

What a moment for him. Some goals just feel special

Lucas Bergvall makes most of reprieve to give Tottenham advantage over Liverpool Bergvall scored his first goal for Tottenham moments after he avoided a second yellow card.

What a night for Lucas Bergvall and one richly deserved. Yes, he got an element of luck to avoid a second yellow card but he’s worked tirelessly to improve since he joined #THFC. A big talent uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/lucas-b...

This match is up there amongst my favourites as a journalist to cover. Genuine pleasure to watch a star be born in Michael Olise. Everyone knew he would go to the top after this #cpfc

Amen. Ignore it until March. I will! Just hope he’s still in charge by then. Big one Wednesday.

Yep, this could have been a 3-0 or 4-1 and all things considered, deserved at least a point and maybe more. Another defeat but performance is something to cling onto going into Wednesday. Players still firmly behind Ange and that’s telling. He just needs some of the 10/11 to return soon 🙏🏻

Tbf, Ange’s gripe is with officials. He was very complimentary of #NUFC on Friday and pointed out how many injuries you guys had in this fixture in 2023. Just a bit flabbergasted at 11 players out and “luck” or whatever you want to call it being out. I hope you make top-4 though. Like Howe a lot.

Angry Ange hits out as Tottenham’s gloomy run continues amid VAR controversy Injury-hit Spurs suffered a fifth defeat in seven Premier League matches.

Postecoglou: “I can’t be prouder of the players, I’m just angry and disappointed it wasn’t football that denied them.” #thfc www.irishnews.com/sport/soccer...

Angry Ange hits out as Tottenham’s gloomy run continues amid VAR controversy Injury-hit Spurs suffered a fifth defeat in seven Premier League matches.

Ange Postecoglou full of rage at full time. Proud of his squad but dejected at the result. This team - without 11 in the end - are giving everything. Players behind AP. Hope club are too #thfc www.irishnews.com/sport/soccer...

Full-time: Tottenham 1 Newcastle 2. Tough on an injury-ravaged Spurs who did create late chances, but could not equalise. Solanke's early goal was the perfect start. Gordon's controversial leveller killed momentum before Isak struck winner. 5 PL defeats in 7 but 10 players out. Got to feel for Ange.

Ange has sent for Son, Maddison and Bissouma, who are all getting striped and ready to come on. Half an hour less for the trio to pull their finger out. What's the chances of Maddison scoring and doing the darts celebration? 1-2. 61'

Sergio Reguilon being introduced for the second half. It seems to be for Radu Dragusin, who was one of the players a big doubt before kick-off due to illness. Djed Spence joins Archie Gray as a makeshift centre-back pairing. 1-2. 46'

Half-time: Tottenham 1 Newcastle 2. Spurs started brilliantly with Solanke heading home before Gordon produced a controversial leveller with Joelinton's handball declared accidental by VAR. Yet visitors lead after Isak got last touch to Murphy's dangerous cross. Hosts, minus 10, battled well though.

GOAL #NUFC! Visitors take the lead through in-form Alexander Isak. Pressure had been growing but Spurs had coped fairly well until Murphy is able to produce another dangerous ball across the box and Dragusin can only touch it onto Isak's boot. 1-2. 37'

GOAL #NUFC! Instant reply by the visitors through Anthony Gordon. Joelinton handled in the build-up and Ange has his arms out stretched in disbelief yet the goal is awarded. It was definitely handled by Joelinton before Gordon arrowed into the bottom corner, but not enough to overturn it. 1-1. 6'

GOAL #THFC! WHAT A START. Bergvall carries the ball half the length of the pitch, finds Johnson and he tees up Porro to cross in for Solanke to head into the bottom corner. Brilliant team goal. Goal No.11 for Solanke. 1-0. 4'

H/t to Squawka, this is Tottenham's youngest starting line-up in a Premier League match since March 2015 vs QPR. Average age of this XI is 23 years and 336 days. Is this the Poch moment for Ange? Can only hope... #thfc

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Brandon Austin makes a first ever appearance for Tottenham with Fraser Forster ill

Ange Postecoglou also drops captain Son Heung-min, whilst James Maddison is left on the bench

Austin; Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Spence; Sarr, Bergvall, Kulusevski; Johnson, Solanke, Werner #thfc

Spurs on the verge of signing another young player, but Antonin Kinsky does have very good experience for a 21-year-old goalkeeper. 29 appearances for Slavia Prague this season and 14 clean sheets. Deal worth around £12.5million and medical today. Kinsky primed to be new long-term back-up GK #thfc

Ben Davies setback adds to Ange Postecoglou’s defensive headache at Tottenham Radu Dragusin was also forced off at Nottingham Forest with an ankle injury.

If Radu Dragusin does not recover Spurs will be without nine players vs Wolves. It has been that way for pretty much the whole of December but that doesn’t suit the narrative does it 🤷🏻‍♂️ #thfc www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...

Dominic Solanke insists Ange Postecoglou’s playing style suits Tottenham Tottenham’s £65million forward Dominic Solanke has targeted more goals and silverware in 2025.

Exclusive with Dominic Solanke 👇

🤍 Loving #AngeBall
🏆 2025 Trophy target
⚽ Eyeing more goals
💪 #LFC motivation

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Ange Postecoglou welcomes scrutiny but calls some pundit comments ‘offensive’ Jamie Carragher has repeatedly insisted that Ange Postecoglou should not play the same way for 90 minutes.

Ange Postecoglou on Jamie Carragher's analysis, "offensive" comments about him and his belief not wavering #thfc www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...