Tottenham ponders recalling Ashley Phillips from his loan spell at Stoke City as Ange Postecoglou tries to manage a defensive injury crisis.
According to The Standard, Tottenham’s response to their current defensive injury crisis could make them consider cancelling Ashley Phillips’ loan spell. The young defender has enjoyed a fruitful time at Championship side Stoke City, as Spurs reported having a clause that allows them to bring the defender back to the club.
Ange Postecoglu will be scratching his head at the number of defensive injuries he’s had to deal with in the current period. Spurs have played several key games without their influential duo Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven and the Australian may have lost them at least until early 2025.
The Australian boss may have taken a risk by starting both in Tottenham’s loss to Chelsea, as both were only nearing returns from different injuries. Romero went down early in that game, and it has now been confirmed that the QArgentine will miss six weeks of action.
Van de Ven has a fresh hamstring concern that will cause him to miss at least three weeks. Moreover, Ben Davies is also sidelined with a hamstring injury, meaning Radu Dragusin is the only recognised centre-back in the side.
Spurs have used Atchie Gray in games, but the young midfielder will have flaws as he’s not a natural player in the centre-back role. Hence, there’s every likelihood of Spurs spending on a new centre-back ahead of the January window, with links to Bournemouth’s Illia Zabarnyi quite active in the market. However, they also contemplate finding an internal solution that could lean towards Ashley Phillips.
Tottenham to recall Ashley Phillips
Ashley Phillips has enjoyed a productive time on loan at Championship side Stoke City. He joined the Potters despite interest from the likes of Getafe, as staying in England was seen as beneficial for his career. Despite being a regular there, Spurs are now contemplating returning the highly rated defender to the club to help ease their injury crisis.
Should Phillips return and make an appearance for Tottenham, he will not be allowed to play for another team this season. Hence, the move to recall the highly-rated defender could backfire, considering he will not start ahead of their current four centre-backs. This could see him spend lengthy spells on the Spurs bench once all their injured defenders are fit.
Tottenham ponders recalling Ashley Phillips from his loan spell at Stoke City as Ange Postecoglou tries to manage a defensive injury crisis.
According to The Standard, Tottenham’s response to their current defensive injury crisis could make them consider cancelling Ashley Phillips’ loan spell. The young defender has enjoyed a fruitful time at Championship side Stoke City, as Spurs reported having a clause that allows them to bring the defender back to the club.
Ange Postecoglu will be scratching his head at the number of defensive injuries he’s had to deal with in the current period. Spurs have played several key games without their influential duo Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven and the Australian may have lost them at least until early 2025.
The Australian boss may have taken a risk by starting both in Tottenham’s loss to Chelsea, as both were only nearing returns from different injuries. Romero went down early in that game, and it has now been confirmed that the QArgentine will miss six weeks of action.
Van de Ven has a fresh hamstring concern that will cause him to miss at least three weeks. Moreover, Ben Davies is also sidelined with a hamstring injury, meaning Radu Dragusin is the only recognised centre-back in the side.
Spurs have used Atchie Gray in games, but the young midfielder will have flaws as he’s not a natural player in the centre-back role. Hence, there’s every likelihood of Spurs spending on a new centre-back ahead of the January window, with links to Bournemouth’s Illia Zabarnyi quite active in the market. However, they also contemplate finding an internal solution that could lean towards Ashley Phillips.
Tottenham to recall Ashley Phillips
Ashley Phillips has enjoyed a productive time on loan at Championship side Stoke City. He joined the Potters despite interest from the likes of Getafe, as staying in England was seen as beneficial for his career. Despite being a regular there, Spurs are now contemplating returning the highly rated defender to the club to help ease their injury crisis.
Should Phillips return and make an appearance for Tottenham, he will not be allowed to play for another team this season. Hence, the move to recall the highly-rated defender could backfire, considering he will not start ahead of their current four centre-backs. This could see him spend lengthy spells on the Spurs bench once all their injured defenders are fit.