Latest Tottenham injury news as eight set to miss Aston Villa amid Maddison and Udogie updates
Despite their lightning-fast start to the season, Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham weren't able to outrun the injury problems. After scares to the likes of captain Son Heung-min, you felt it was inevitable that Spurs would be hit with a flurry of issues in quick succession.
Unfortunately for them, it's happened at maybe the worst possible time. Yes, the upcoming international break will provide some relief but with a majority of their major stars out nursing long-term problems that'll keep them out until past Christmas, it's going to be a test for them.
Back-to-back losses after going your first ten unbeaten is another thing that the club will have to deal with, as Postecoglou enters uncharted territory in British management. Having been dealt his first successive loss in the last four years by two added time goals, it'll take a lot to come back from but now they'll have a period to catch their breath and go again against Aston Villa.
One of their most important stars now set for a spell on the sidelines is James Maddison, who suffered an ankle injury in the 4-1 loss to rivals Chelsea two weeks ago. He missed out in the 2-1 defeat to Wolves following that, but has reassured supporters on social media that he'll be back fitter than before.
Alongside an image of himself on the floor in pain, he wrote on Instagram «The rollercoaster that is football unfortunately. Will need a period of time away from the pitch to get this one right.
»See you in the new year Spurs fans, I’ll be back better & stronger for sure, promise you that [handshake emoji, white heart emoji]."
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