Ange Postecoglou will hope to see Tottenham vice-captain James Maddison step up again with more “moments” in Sunday’s crucial Premier League fixture with ex-club Leicester. Spurs were without 14 players for Thursday’s trip to Hoffenheim due to a combination of injuries and ineligibility,

Ange Postecoglou has explained why James Maddison is not involved in today's clash with Leicester City. James, who was on target and provided an assist in Thursday's win over Hoffenheim, felt some soreness after the trip to Germany and wasn't 100 per cent ahead of today's game.

Richarlison has only just returned from injury and gave the Spurs the lead on Sunday. Still, the Brazilian was subbed off for Spurs early in the second-half, a decision to have been met by a smattering of boos from the home support. After the game, Postecoglou confirmed the decision was made due to a groin injury.

Shay Given questioned the support Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has been given and thinks he needs more if he is to stay at the club long term. Speaking on Match of the Day 2, Given said: "My concern for Ange is why didn't they give him money at the start of the transfer window? It's been open three and a half weeks.

Tottenham suffered a fifth consecutive Premier League defeat as they were beaten 2-1 by lowly Leicester at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium; Ange Postecoglou is under pressure but chairman Daniel Levy wa

I think he enjoys having that responsibility," Postecoglou said after Tottenham's crucial win over Hoffenheim in the Europa League. "Creative player

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says James Maddison was the difference in their Europa League win at Hoffenheim.

"The reality is that two or three players weren't at 100% to play today and that is the reality that we're in. The supporters and club should, and I think they do, acknowledge that you can't ask anymore of this group of players. They are giving everything they can and it is not for a want of trying."

Wrexham have been one of several clubs linked with a loan move for one Tottenham starlet who's been tipped for a bright future.

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