However, Spurs have also been ravaged by injuries. Postecoglou is still without Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Ben Davies. Djed Spence is suspended for this fixture after being sent off for two bookable offences in the 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest in their previous outing.

Spurs cannot lick their wounds from a difficult Christmas period when they face Wolves at 3:00 on December 29. An extensive injury list hasn’t helped Ange Postecoglou’s side but they will still be disappointed with their performances during defeats to Liverpool and Nottingham Forest.