Ange Postecoglou calls on undermanned Tottenham to ‘set up season’

Spurs will be without nine players for Sunday’s trip to Southampton, which is followed by a midweek Carabao Cup quarter-final tie.

Ange Postecoglou reacts on the touchline at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Picture: John Walton/PA

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou recognises his squad are in the middle of an “extraordinary situation” but has urged them to set up a big second half of the season.

Spurs travel to Southampton on Sunday without nine players and after being forced to deep dig to earn a 1-1 draw at Rangers in the Europa League.