Ange Postecoglou explains why Djed Spence was missing against West Ham

Ange Postecoglou reveals why Djed Spence was not in Tottenham’s matchday squad against West Ham United and it is not good news for the Lilywhites.

Tottenham’s statement win

Tottenham needed to deliver a response on the back of their poor showing against Brighton, and they did just that, brushing aside West Ham 4-1.

The Lilywhites showed their character by coming from behind and once again demonstrated that they are very difficult to live with when they are at their best.

Plenty of players got minutes in the second half, including the returning Richarlison, as the home side essentially had the game wrapped up by the 60th minute.

Ange Postecoglou explains Spence’s absence

However, there was one curious absentee on the bench, with Djed Spence’s name missing from the matchday squad.

Postecoglou explained that the right-back picked up a strain in training, which meant that he could not be available.

When asked about the Englishman’s absence, the Tottenham boss told Football.London: “He picked up a bit of a groin strain in training. Hopefully nothing too bad but he missed out today.”

Spence will have an important role to play this season

It sounds like Spence’s injury is not too serious and that he should see him back in action fairly soon.

That is good news for Postecoglou and Spurs, with games coming thick and fast over the next few weeks as the Europa League and Carabao Cup are in full swing.

Spence has been excellent whenever he has got opportunities this campaign and the fact that he recently signed a new contract suggests that the Australian coach sees the 24-year-old as an important player.

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