Tottenham are dealing with a rampant injury crisis as they return to Premier League action today against Leicester City. Spurs are languishing in 15th place – eight points clear of the relegation zone – but a home fixture against a Leicester side in woeful form offers the chance to rebuild some confidence.

There is no let-up on the scrutiny of Leicester and Ruud van Nistelrooy, though. The Foxes have lost seven league games on the bounce to leave them second-from-bottom of the table, and they are in desperate need of a result to kick-start their survival bid.

Tottenham Hotspur are "playing with fire" if the North London club do not sign new recruits during the January transfer window, manager Ange Postecoglou said as the injury-hit squad continues to struggle in the Premier League.

Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou says he bears responsibility for the injury crisis that has blighted the club's season but insists they are in a stronger position since he took over 18 months ago.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says Spurs would be “playing with fire” if they do not sign another player this January.Tottenham’s injury crisis has been well documented this season, with