Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is eager for his team to continue building momentum after securing back-to-back Premier League victories, with the club’s injury crisis beginning to ease. Wins over Brentford and Manchester United have lifted Spurs to 12th in the standings, relieving concerns about potential relegation. These victories have also provided a much-needed boost following a difficult stretch where Tottenham had managed only one win in 11 league games due to mounting injuries.
The return of key players has been vital in Spurs’ recovery. Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and playmaker James Maddison were back in the starting lineup against Manchester United, while Brennan Johnson, Wilson Odobert, and Destiny Udogie made their comebacks as well. The defensive line is also beginning to strengthen, with centre-backs Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero potentially available for the upcoming Europa League clash with AZ Alkmaar next month.
Postecoglou is focused on further improving his side’s league position, starting with Saturday's match against Ipswich, before Manchester City visit north London on Wednesday. He sees these fixtures as opportunities to maintain positive results and create a solid foundation for the team to build on. Despite the tough challenges ahead, he believes a strong performance against Ipswich could set the tone for the coming games.
To manage player fatigue as the fixtures pile up, Postecoglou suggested that key figures like Pedro Porro and Dejan Kulusevski might be rested for the trip to Portman Road. With the team’s injury issues beginning to resolve, he emphasized the importance of preserving players' fitness while maintaining strong performances, especially as European commitments will add midweek fixtures to the schedule.
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