Ange Postecoglou says Micky van de Ven could return for Tottenham in Thursday’s Europa League tie against Elfsborg, while James Maddison is expected to be sidelined for between two and three with a calf injury.

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Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that James Maddison is set for two-three weeks out with a calf injury, in the latest blow for the Tottenham manager. The England international missed the Premier League clash with Leicester City on Sunday,

James Maddison injury confirmed as Tottenham woes continue - The midfielder is set to miss three season-defining games

Tottenham Hotspur’s list of injuries is showing no signs of letting up with James Maddison the latest player to pick up an issue. Maddison suffered a calf injury against Hoffenheim which ruled him out of Spurs’ defeat to Leicester City on the weekend and the full extent of the issue has now been made known.

Tottenham Hotspur's manager confirmed on Wednesday that James Maddison has picked up a calf strain and will be out of action for two to three weeks. "Madders has got a calf strain," Ange Postecoglou said. "So he is probably two or three weeks (out) for us."

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James Maddison’s absence was felt by Tottenham Hotspur in their 2-1 defeat against Leicester City. Tottenham were in desperate need of a creative spark after Jamie Vardy and Bilal El Khannouss put Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side into the lead in the second half.

Richarlison has only just returned from injury and gave the Spurs the lead on Sunday. Still, the Brazilian was subbed off for Spurs early in the second-half, a decision to have been met by a smattering of boos from the home support. After the game, Postecoglou confirmed the decision was made due to a groin injury.

Maddison's calf issue is expected to sideline him for two to three weeks. This adds to Tottenham's injury woes, with Micky Van de Ven, Christian Romero, Brennan Johnson, and Dominic Solanke already out. Maddison might miss the crucial Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Liverpool at Anfield early next month.

Ange Postecgolou's Tottenham suffered a fifth defeat in their last six Premier League matches and midfielder James Maddison gave an honest verdict after the loss at Everton

Tottenham continue to limp through the season with a lengthy injury list as they host Swedish club Elfsborg in the final league phase match of the Europa League.