Tottenham: Postecoglou may miss key player for Forest clash due to injury

After their thrilling Europa League victory on Thursday, Tottenham and manager Ange Postecoglou must quickly refocus on their Premier League campaign. They face Nottingham Forest on Easter Monday in a crucial match for their Champions League qualification hopes.

Spurs advance to first Europa League semi-final in 40 years

Tottenham narrowly defeated Eintracht Frankfurt in the quarter-finals, with Dominic Solanke’s penalty proving decisive. The team displayed remarkable defensive resilience to protect their lead in a hostile away environment.

Postecoglou praised his players’ unity and belief in the team’s objectives. He emphasized that their collective faith in the project has been a driving force throughout the season.

While Tottenham’s Premier League campaign has been disappointing, with 17 losses already, their Europa League run offers a chance to make history and fulfill Postecoglou’s goal of winning silverware in his second season.

Maddison injury concern ahead of Forest match

As Spurs prepare to host Nottingham Forest, Postecoglou has provided an update on star midfielder James Maddison. The £170,000-per-week player was forced off during the Eintracht match after a collision with the goalkeeper.

Postecoglou stated, “It’s fair to say he’ll likely be sore, so he’s probably a doubt for Monday. The rest of the squad worked hard and will be sore, but they should be fine for Monday night. Son will still be out dealing with a foot problem. Everyone else should be available.”

Maddison has been a key contributor this season with 10 goals and 11 assists across all competitions. His potential absence against Forest would be significant, but with little left to play for in the league, preserving his fitness for the upcoming European tie may be the priority.