"We're Sort of Playing With Fire By Not Bringing Anyone In": Ange Postecoglou Urges Tottenham Hierarchy to Act Amid Injury Crisis

25 Jan 2025 ScoreWaves Staff view

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It’s been a pretty rough season for Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham Hotspur fans. 15th in the Premier League and without 12 first-team players, Spurs have an uphill task of turning the season around. But despite the unprecedented number of injuries, Tottenham’s hierarchy still haven’t splurged on an outfield player this month – a decision which has boggled most fans.

With just a week left in the transfer window, Tottenham fans are growing increasingly frustrated with the club’s lack of investment in outfield players. The mood among the fanbase is tense, and Spurs’ mounting injury crisis has only intensified calls for reinforcements. Even manager Ange Postecoglou has voiced his concerns, urging the hierarchy to act before it’s too late. In a recent press conference, Postecoglou didn’t hold back, saying, “I don't think I'm stating anything other than the obvious, and for me to come here and say something else would be disingenuous. This playing group needs help, there's no doubt about that. We're sort of playing with fire by not bringing anyone in, but the flip side of that is the club is trying to change that situation.”

So far, Tottenham’s only activity this January has been the signing of 21-year-old goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Praha. While Kinsky adds depth between the sticks, it’s not exactly the kind of move fans were hoping for to address the glaring gaps in the squad. Elsewhere, Spurs have missed out on key targets. French forward Randal Kolo Muani opted to join Juventus, despite Tottenham’s interest, and after inquiring about Ajax striker Brian Brobbey, the club decided against pursuing him further.

The timing couldn’t be worse for the Lilywhites, who currently have 12 first-team players sidelined — the highest tally in the Premier League. This alarming situation has left Spurs teetering on the edge, with a very real possibility of finishing the window with fewer than 11 fully fit first-team players. Those who remain available, like Dejan Kulusevski, Pedro Porro, Radu Drăgușin, and James Maddison, have been pushed to their physical limits, raising concerns about potential injuries due to fatigue.

During their recent 3-2 win over Hoffenheim in the Europa League, Postecoglou had just 11 fit senior players – out of which two were 18. Unsurprisingly, the players looked leggy and fatigued. But despite the challenging circumstances, Spurs emerged with all three points which were necessary to lift some spirits around the dressing room. Having said that, it’s clear that this level of intensity isn’t sustainable. The players cannot be expected to perform at such high standards three times a week. Therefore, both Ange Postecoglou – who has stated that he won’t budge from his principles – and the Tottenham board need to adapt and work in tandem.

The situation is precarious. Without fresh faces to ease the burden on the remaining players, Spurs run the risk of their season spiraling out of control. Moreover, with the schedule showing no mercy and the squad stretched dangerously thin, the pressure is mounting on the Tottenham board to deliver reinforcements. As Postecoglou pointed out, the club is playing a risky game, and without new signings, the remainder of the season could spiral into a battle for survival rather than success.

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