Richarlison joined a lengthy list of absentees on Thursday when he sustained a new calf issue, but Postecoglou revealed Guglielmo Vicario, Destiny Udogie, James Maddison, Wilson Odobert and Brennan Johnson are primed to return to training next week.
The 59-year-old has battled with a huge injury list since a fine 4-0 win at Manchester City on November 23 and, despite poor Premier League form, the cups remained a source of inspiration for a depleted squad, but one chance of silverware went on Thursday.
Tottenham were without 10 players for the midweek clash, with injury issues a familiar theme since December, but Postecoglou knows speculation over his job will intensify if they exit a second competition in quick succession.
There’s inconsistency in our play, everyone is saying I’m making excuses about injuries and it’s kind of easy with the club not having won a trophy in a long time for people to pile on.
Everyone is saying I’m making excuses about injuries and it’s kind of easy with the club not having won a trophy in a long time for people to pile on.
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