Tottenham have only won back-to-back league games once this season. It is a pattern which they need to correct quickly if they want to be successful and fulfil Postecoglou’s so-far-factual statement that he “always wins trophies” in his second year at a club.

A £60million signing with so many injury problems would present an issue for any manager, but considering the specifics of Postecoglou's gung-ho style of play at Tottenham, the ex-Celtic manager needs as many players fit and firing as possible.