Spurs welcomed back Micky van de Ven for their midweek game in a huge boost for Postecoglou. Richarlison and Pape Sarr also started after recent knocks, while Cristian Romero is back in Tottenham training but is unlikely to be risked.

Tottenham’s injury woes have further worsened ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup match against Aston Villa. Spurs head to Villa Park for their fourth-round tie hoping to avoid exiting two domestic cups in four days,

After being dumped from the Carabao Cup semifinals and their league season in tatters, Tottenham now turn their focus to the FA Cup as Spurs travel to meet Aston Villa in the fourth round.