Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham just never seem to get a break on the injury front. Already without a host of key stars, Spurs unfortunately had to do without James Maddison for Sunday's 2-1 defeat at home to Leicester City.

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Richarlison has only just returned from injury and gave the Spurs the lead on Sunday. Still, the Brazilian was subbed off for Spurs early in the second-half, a decision to have been met by a smattering of boos from the home support. After the game, Postecoglou confirmed the decision was made due to a groin injury.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has revealed why he substituted striker Richarlison during Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Leicester. Spurs lost their fourth consecutive Premier League game on Sunday to pile further pressure on Postecoglou.

The Australian’s evident distrust of Sergio Reguilon – he started an injured Pape Matar Sarr in midfield and Gray at left-back rather than the Spaniard on Sunday – has also meant that Spence has generally deputised for Destiny Udogie rather than Porro.

However, Richarlison has made it clear that he intends to remain at Spurs and fight for his place in the first team. Richarlison, who joined Tottenham for £60 million, has faced significant challenges since his arrival.

The problems are mounting after a fourth straight Premier League defeat. We are entering a defining period for Postecoglou

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Tottenham’s woeful season hit a new low on Sunday as they coughed up a lead to lose 2-1 at home to lowly Leicester City. Spurs have now gone seven games without a win in the Premier League, as their injury-hit side is running on empty but failed to make the most of an advantageous position against Leicester.

Tottenham have suffered injuries to the majority of their playing staff this season, and Antonin Kinsky being the only signing this month screams of indecision by Levy. There have been links to Man United’s Alejandro Garnacho, and PSG’s Milan Skriniar, but the latter has now joined Fenerbahce and the Garnacho links have disappeared.

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MAYBE Tottenham genuinely ARE in a relegation battle. Before, it seemed like a sort of sick joke. One that fans would have a relieved laugh about once they had come through this awful period and