Ange Postecoglou has suffered another blow with a fresh setback for Ben Davies deepening Tottenham’s defensive injury crisis.
Davies, out since damaging a hamstring at Bournemouth at the start of December, returned to training this week with a view to returning against Wolves on Sunday.
But Postecoglou has ruled him out for another ‘couple of weeks’ after a setback in training.
The setback comes after Radu Dragusin limped off in the final minutes of a Boxing Day defeat at Nottingham Forest with an ankle complaint.
And Djed Spence will be banned against Wolves after a red card in stoppage time at the City Ground.
Central defenders Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven and goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario are all out with injuries.
Ange Postecoglou confirmed Ben Davies suffered setback during his recovery from injury
Davies picked up the injury at the start of December during the 1-0 defeat by Bournemouth
‘It’s a bit early to tell,’ said Postecoglou when asked about the extent of Dragusin’s injury. ‘He tweaked an ankle and felt like couldn’t continue, we’ll have to wait and see.’
Spurs finished the game at Forest with 18-year-old Archie Gray and midfielder Yves Bissouma in central defence.
‘We’ve not many options,’ said Postecoglou. ‘We’re in a tough spot and have been for a while.
‘We’ve been getting through and keeping our fingers crossed but the nature of football and fixture scheduling means it’s always a fine line of getting through. This is another test and what have to deal with we will deal with.
‘I’ve never known it go one for this level and this period of time. We’ve had close to 10 first team players not available for a significant run of games. It’s definitely a first for me.’
