Tottenham get fresh injury boost ahead of crunch week for Ange Postecoglou after James Maddison blow - Some good news for Spurs before a run of four crucial games for Postecoglou

Postecoglou also confirmed that Micky van de Ven could feature for Spurs on Thursday after recovering from injury, though they will still be without James Maddison, who missed the game against his for

James Maddison faces up to three weeks out in the latest injury blow for Tottenham. "Madders has got a calf strain, he's probably two or three weeks [out]," Ange Postecoglou told reporters on Wednesday.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says James Maddison was the difference in their Europa League win at Hoffenheim.

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

Tottenham find themselves at a critical point in their season, with updates on key injuries providing both relief and optimism for fans. Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero are set to return to training in the coming weeks,

Spurs must rely on inexperienced teenagers Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Mikey Moore and – in the likely absence of injured Richarlison and Dominic Solanke – Will Lankshear against Elfsborg and although each of them appear to have the brightest of futures, the weight of responsibility under such intense scrutiny is a huge burden to bear.

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.

Ange Postecoglou will hope to see Tottenham vice-captain James Maddison step up again with more “moments” in Sunday’s crucial Premier League fixture with ex-club Leicester. Spurs were without 14 players for Thursday’s trip to Hoffenheim due to a combination of injuries and ineligibility,

Shay Given questioned the support Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has been given and thinks he needs more if he is to stay at the club long term. Speaking on Match of the Day 2, Given said: "My concern for Ange is why didn't they give him money at the start of the transfer window? It's been open three and a half weeks.

Ange Postecoglou is under pressure as Tottenham slipped further down the Premier League, but he believes they can have success elsewhere.