Tottenham are analysing medical department and tactics amid injury crisis
Injuries are part and parcel of football, but Tottenham Hotspur find themselves in a particularly precarious position, with repeat injuries raising eyebrows and forcing the club to look inward. Could there be deeper issues at play?
Tottenham squad stretched thin
In football, it is almost impossible for any team to navigate an entire season without suffering the loss of at least one player to injury.
The rigours of modern football – with its relentless schedules, high-intensity games, and compact fixture lists – inevitably take their toll on even the most robust of squads.
The reasons for such injuries are multifaceted. Overuse injuries may stem from insufficient squad rotation or inadequate depth, while training methods and stylistic demands on the pitch could exacerbate the risks.
Some players, unfortunately, are naturally more susceptible to repeated setbacks. This is precisely the predicament facing Tottenham Hotspur under the management of Ange Postecoglou.
What began as a promising season has been overshadowed by a spate of injuries that have ravaged the squad, leaving the north London club with just not more than 15 fully fit first-team players.
Such a situation inevitably raises questions about the root cause of this crisis, prompting Postecoglou to address the matter openly.
Ange Postecoglou on Tottenham’s investigation into injuries
Ange Postecoglou has not shied away from addressing the issue of injuries within his squad.
Speaking to football.london, the Tottenham manager acknowledged the recurrence of injuries among players returning to action, pointing to a troubling pattern that has defined much of their campaign so far.
“Yeah. That’s been our major problem this year – guys who are coming back from injury rather than us losing players as such,” he said.
“Knock on wood but the core group of players who are training and playing games have no issues. So we’re looking at those things and why they’re happening.
“It’s certainly happened too often this year where guys have come back and they’re the ones who are missing.
“I think just about all of them, apart from Vic, are recurrences of an injury. Even with Romero, it was a different injury, but it’s still a guy coming back, so it’s something we’re looking at.”
The toll of intensity and scheduling
While Postecoglou’s high-octane, pressing style of play might initially seem like a potential culprit, the manager’s comments suggest that it is not the primary cause.
Instead, attention turns to other variables such as fixture congestion, player recovery protocols, and the timing of returns to full fitness.
The relentless nature of modern football, where matches come thick and fast with little time for recovery, is undoubtedly a significant factor.
Ultimately, while it is essential to identify and address the underlying causes, the priority must remain on restoring players to peak fitness.
Tottenham’s ambitions this season hinge on the availability of key personnel, and without a healthy squad, the prospect of consistent success appears increasingly elusive.
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