Ange Postecoglou's James Maddison Tottenham decision vs Man City as midfield question looms

The FA Cup is back on the agenda for Tottenham this week as Ange Postecoglou's team return to the pitch. Following a weekend off due to the Premier League's mid-season break, Spurs will be in action on Friday evening as Man City make the trip to north London.

Tottenham really couldn't have asked for a tougher fourth round draw but City themselves will be fearing Postecoglou's side going on their terrible record at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and the Lilywhites' form this term. If indeed Spurs can progress past the league champions then they will be one of the favourites for the competition given Arsenal are already out and one of Chelsea or Aston Villa will exit in the fourth round.

Ahead of Friday's FA Cup encounter under the lights, the Spurs squad have enjoyed a well-earned break after having Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday off. Returning to Hotspur Way on Monday to prepare for the Man City showdown, Postecoglou will have plenty on his to-do list ahead of Friday's 8pm kick-off.

Here we take a look at what the 58-year-old will be looking to address over the coming days.

The focus will very much be on the Tottenham teamsheet when it drops at 7pm on Friday ahead of the FA Cup fourth round clash against Man City. Boosted by the return of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven last time out, Spurs could be handed another huge plus on the injury front with James Maddison returning to the matchday squad for the first time since early November.

It has been an incredibly long wait for the England international to return to full fitness but the summer signing is closing in on his comeback. Speaking ahead of the recent away game at Manchester United, Postecoglou issued an update on Maddison and revealed that he will hopefully be