However, Spurs have also been ravaged by injuries. Postecoglou is still without Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Ben Davies. Djed Spence is suspended for this fixture after being sent off for two bookable offences in the 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest in their previous outing.

Tottenham may have the worst possible next opponent in the Premier League after once again falling to defeat against Nottingham Forest. Wolverhampton Wanderers are hovering over the relegation zone but have won both games since the arrival of new manager Vitor Pereira,

Ange Postecoglou has confirmed Ben Davies has suffered had a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury, as the defensive crisis at Tottenham deepens. Davies returned to training last week and Postecoglou hoped he would be able to return against Wolves on December 29.