Ange Postecoglou could be without a single senior centre-back for Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League clash with Wolves on Sunday.

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou has said the club are "working hard" to discern what transfers might be possible in the January window as their injury crisis continues.

Postecoglou's principles are perpetually debated - but what if Spurs simply haven't signed the right players for him to be a success?

Ange Postecoglou has confirmed Ben Davies has suffered had a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury, as the defensive crisis at Tottenham deepens. Davies returned to training last week and Postecoglou said he hoped the left-sided defender could return against Wolves on December 29.

Ange Postecoglou has suggested the extended format of European competitions will make signing players in the January transfer window more difficult.

The January transfer window will give Spurs the opportunity to take stock and strengthen their depleted squad… if they so choose

A winter injury crisis for the second season running has stretched Tottenham's squad to the limit and left head coach Ange Postecoglou calling for “reinforcements” in January if Spurs are to climb from mid-table to a position more benefitting of their stature and continue to compete in the cups.

Ange Postecoglou has opened on January transfers for Tottenham, Ben Davies' injury and a rather unusual Premier League season ahead of the team's game against Nottingham Forest