
Whenever a club faces an injury crisis, theories start flying. In Tottenham Hotspur’s case, many believe Ange Postecoglou’s high-intensity tactics, training methods, and squad management are the main culprits.
But is that the whole truth? Let’s dive into the real factors behind Spurs’ injury woes.
🔥 Debunking the Myths: Is Postecoglou to Blame?

⚠️ Myth 1: Postecoglou’s Playing Style is Too Intense
📌 Reality: High-intensity football doesn’t automatically lead to more injuries. Liverpool under Klopp played an aggressive style for years without major squad breakdowns.
⚠️ Myth 2: Training Sessions Are Too Demanding
📌 Reality: Celtic players under Postecoglou adapted quickly to his training intensity and did not suffer similar injury spikes. Ex-Celtic fitness coach Anton McElhone says the adjustment period happens in year one, yet Spurs are in year two.
⚠️ Myth 3: Spurs Players Are Overworked
📌 Reality: Other high-pressing teams like Man City, Arsenal, and Liverpool follow similar tactical demands. Why are Spurs suffering more?
📉 The Hidden Factors Behind the Injury Crisis
🔹 Pressure on Medical Staff & Players
- In a winning team, players can take their time to recover.
- When results dip, players, physios, and coaches feel pressured to rush them back.
- Example: Pape Matar Sarr played vs Leicester while unfit, desperate to help the team.
🔹 The ‘Snowball Effect’ of Injuries
- More injuries = less squad rotation = higher workload on fit players.
- Example: Man City’s defensive crisis—players like Stones and Dias keep picking up minor knocks because they never get a consistent run of games.
🔹 Bad Luck & Contact Injuries
- Some injuries are unavoidable—random tackles or collisions.
- Example: Romero & Van de Ven’s injuries vs Chelsea weren’t due to training or tactics, but unfortunate events in the game.
🩺 Can Spurs Break the Cycle?

🔹 Long-Term Fixes:
✅ Better squad depth—allows for rotation and injury recovery.
✅ More cautious recovery protocols—players should only return fully fit, even if results suffer in the short term.
✅ Smarter fixture management—adjust training intensity based on upcoming match congestion.
📢 Final Thoughts: What’s Next for Spurs?
Spurs’ injury problems aren’t just about tactics or training—it’s a combination of squad depth, medical decisions, and bad luck.
💬 What do you think? Should Postecoglou change his approach, or is this just part of football? Drop your thoughts below!