Spurs’ injury struggles this season have been nothing short of a catastrophe, and those issues are arguably the reason Ange Postecoglou is hanging by a thread in North London.
While it did emerge that Postecoglou defied his medical team to play one Spurs star earlier this season, that doesn’t mean the backroom staff are blameless.
Therefore, while it is hard to necessarily place the blame on anybody in particular, the Australian would be well within his rights to fume at the medical staff after some of the stories that have come out in recent months.
Issues among the Tottenham staff have been mooted after an incident in January, and those issues have come to light once again after what has happened with Romero.
Romero makes interesting injury reveal at Tottenham
After his return from a long-term layoff in the 2-2 Premier League draw with Bournemouth at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday (9 March), Romero aimed a dig at Spurs’ medical team.
In a post to Instagram after full time (9 March), the centre-back wrote, “After a difficult period full of things that happened in the middle, I am back with the group and happy to be able to help the team.
“There is certainly a lot to correct and work on, but we are together and eager to turn this situation around. See you on Thursday, we will come back stronger than ever, all together Spurs.
“Thankful to the physiotherapists of Argentina for getting me out of a bad moment and for putting me back on the field where I am so happy. Thank you all for the support always”.
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Therefore, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Spurs’ medical team aren’t up to scratch.
“It really isn’t a great look for Spurs’ medical staff,” Wenham said.
“We’ve had all of these injury issues in the squad this season, and now we’re hearing that players are choosing to go elsewhere to seek help. It really isn’t a great look at all.
“We’ve heard this season about new medical staff being hired, and then the job adverts which emerged on LinkedIn seeking replacements. It just continues to build into the narrative that the current staff are not fit for purpose.”
Tottenham need an overhaul in the medical department
After the season Spurs have had, the playing squad perhaps needs some major work.
In addition, Postecoglou could be replaced before next season begins. However, considering the club’s injury struggles this season, and the fact players are seeking help elsewhere, it seems the club’s medical team should be added to the list of departments which needs an overhaul.
