Tottenham: Postecoglou says Spurs can no longer afford injuries in front of Europa League final

Poseteclou has signaled that he will rest the most important players when Tottenham plays Aston Villa on Friday because he “cannot afford to lose a violation of another” if the Europa League final is less than a week away.

The midfielder Dejan Kulusevski is the most recent regular game of the first team, who suffers an injury that excludes him on Wednesday in Bilbao against Manchester United from the final on Wednesday.

The midfielder Lucas Bergvall and James Maddison will also miss the final, while defender Radu Dragusin is a long -term injury after suffering a serious knee injury in February.

Head coach Postecoglou organized several players against Crystal Palace last weekend.

Plans to set up its strongest side against the villa to “sharpen” for the Bilbao trip may now have to be scrapped.

“The reality of our existence at the moment is that we cannot lose any other player because of an injury,” said Postecoglou. “It is simply too fine for us when you consider what is at stake.

“Look, in a normal world you use this to sharpen yourself, but we don't live in a normal world.

“Even with the best planning, we will still be hit with these setbacks. In my view, I have to take this into account if I take this into account [Aston Villa] Game.”

He can take the opportunity to try out new combinations in midfield.

“We always had to try to find creative ways to treat the absences we had, and we will find a way to do that again,” said Postecoglou.

“There are obviously a few players who will play [on Friday] Who has not played regularly lately, who has an opportunity. “

Spurs are 17th in the Premier League table – a place above the relegation zone, but outside the danger, and one behind United in 16th place.

Both Europa League final teams have suffered dark domestic league campaigns, but the winner next Wednesday will qualify for the Champions League of the next season.

Tottenham has not won a trophy since the liga cup was lifted in 2008.