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No light at end of tunnel for Spurs' injury list as Postecoglou wants new defender

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou
Tottenham manager Ange PostecoglouShutterstock Editorial / Profimedia
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou (59) has opened up in his recent press conference as he prepares to take on Brentford this weekend.

Postecoglou was first asked about Radu Dragusin's knee and if he is available for this weekend. 

“Still not sure, we'll let it settle down and get more information over the weekend. He's obviously not available for this weekend. 

“In terms of others, Djed Spence should be available for the weekend, Sergio Reguilon should be ok.” 

The Spurs boss then commented on the injury problems at the club which do not seem to be getting any better this season. 

“Every time I think I see the light at the end of the tunnel it turns out to be an oncoming train.” 

He was then questioned on whether he's heard anything about Bayern Munich star Mathys Tel after his links to the club this week. 

“Not a great deal. I usually find out at the tail end of this stuff. We're exploring opportunities at the tail end of this window.” 

Questions then shifted back to injuries and Postecoglou stated that many of those who are out could be back with the next few weeks. 

“They're all around 10 days' time, Vic, Johnson, Destiny, Wilson, Timo, Romero is a tricky one. There's still work to do but all those guys apart from Dom, a week behind, are all slated for the next week to 10 days. 

“(With Romero) it's just a slow healer, looking at on a week-to-week basis. He's been out a while, it's just taking time.” 

Next, he was asked whether Spurs will sign another centre-back before the window shuts. 

“I think depending on the extent of Radu’s (injury), it might be an area we need to look at and certainly this weekend (we are) exploring some options.”

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