Ange Postecoglou has explained why James Maddison is not involved in today's clash with Leicester City. James, who was on target and provided an assist in Thursday's win over Hoffenheim, felt some soreness after the trip to Germany and wasn't 100 per cent ahead of today's game.

"The reality is that two or three players weren't at 100% to play today and that is the reality that we're in. The supporters and club should, and I think they do, acknowledge that you can't ask anymore of this group of players. They are giving everything they can and it is not for a want of trying."

I think he enjoys having that responsibility," Postecoglou said after Tottenham's crucial win over Hoffenheim in the Europa League. "Creative player

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Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou was impressed with goalkeeper Brandon Austin and has also praised James Maddison and Son Heung-min.

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Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs host Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s Foxes in a pivotal match to both sides’ Premier League hopes in 2025

The club have been dealing with a plethora of injury issues this season, often fielding a patched-up side with it, at times, feeling like players have been dropping from the squad like flies.

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