Ange Postecoglou has explained why James Maddison is not in the Tottenham squad for their game against Leicester. Maddison arrived at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with the Spurs squad on Sunday but the midfielder was a surprise absence when Postecoglou named his team.

Ange Postecoglou will hope to see Tottenham vice-captain James Maddison step up again with more “moments” in Sunday’s crucial Premier League fixture with ex-club Leicester. Spurs were without 14 players for Thursday’s trip to Hoffenheim due to a combination of injuries and ineligibility,

Ange Postecoglou has explained why James Maddison is not involved in today's clash with Leicester City. James, who was on target and provided an assist in Thursday's win over Hoffenheim, felt some soreness after the trip to Germany and wasn't 100 per cent ahead of today's game.

Ange Postecgolou's Tottenham suffered a fifth defeat in their last six Premier League matches and midfielder James Maddison gave an honest verdict after the loss at Everton

"The reality is that two or three players weren't at 100% to play today and that is the reality that we're in. The supporters and club should, and I think they do, acknowledge that you can't ask anymore of this group of players. They are giving everything they can and it is not for a want of trying."

Tottenham suffered a fifth consecutive Premier League defeat as they were beaten 2-1 by lowly Leicester at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium; Ange Postecoglou is under pressure but chairman Daniel Levy wa

I think he enjoys having that responsibility," Postecoglou said after Tottenham's crucial win over Hoffenheim in the Europa League. "Creative player

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says James Maddison was the difference in their Europa League win at Hoffenheim.

Premier League team news and line-ups as James Maddison not in squad - Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs host Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s Foxes in a pivotal match to both sides’ Premier League hopes in 2025

Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou was impressed with goalkeeper Brandon Austin and has also praised James Maddison and Son Heung-min.

Wrexham have been one of several clubs linked with a loan move for one Tottenham starlet who's been tipped for a bright future.

Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs host Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s Foxes in a pivotal match to both sides’ Premier League hopes in 2025