Ange Postecoglou gives team news for Tottenham vs Aston Villa
Ange Postecoglou, the manager of Tottenham, confirmed that the team is dealing with a significant injury concern, notably with Pape Matar Sarr, a key midfielder, who hasn’t trained ahead of the game.
Sarr’s absence could be a significant blow for Spurs, as his contributions this season have been vital in propelling the team to the top of the Premier League standings. Additionally, Postecoglou mentioned other players like Micky van de Ven and James Maddison, who have no updates on their conditions, and Ashley Phillips, who is out with an ankle injury.
The situation with Oliver Skipp was also addressed, highlighting his hard work in training and readiness for opportunities. This development comes as Tottenham prepares to face a resurgent Aston Villa team, which, under the guidance of Unai Emery, has emerged as a contender for the top four.
Postecoglou acknowledged Villa’s consistency and their recent form, which has seen them scoring goals and building belief, setting up what he anticipates to be a challenging match for Tottenham
Oliver Skipp, who has been somewhat sidelined this term due to the form of players like Sarr and Yves Bissouma, might see this situation as an opportunity to prove his worth. Postecoglou acknowledged Skipp’s hard work in training and hinted that he might get a chance to step up in the coming games.
Speaking to Football. London, here is what Postecoglou had to say
“Micky [van de Ven] and Madders (Maddison) no real update. We’ve had a couple of issues out of the international break. [Ashley] Phillips picked up an ankle injury and out for a little while, perhaps a month out. Checking with Sarr [Matar Sarr], who has an issue. See how he is tomorrow, he didn’t train today. Skippy has been working hard at training. He stayed back with us and did a lot of good work last couple of weeks. He’s working hard and waiting for the opportunity.”
The upcoming match against Aston Villa is crucial for Tottenham, not just in terms of league standings but also to maintain their momentum. The injury concerns add an extra layer of complexity to Tottenham’s preparation, forcing Postecoglou to potentially rethink his strategy and lineup.
Coming off two back-to-back losses against Chelsea and Wolves, Spurs will be desperate to return to winning ways. This is where Tottenham need to analyse how to get the better of the impressive Villa team.
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A huge decision awaits Postecoglou on who to play in midfield. Let’s wait and see who he eventually goes for.
