Tottenham Q&A: Is it fair to judge Postecoglou given the injuries?

Stuart asked: With the procession of injuries that Tottenham Hotspur have suffered, and the relatively promising numbers behind the performances at the start of the season, is it fair to judge Ange Postecoglou on this season's results?

Nizaar answered: I think it is fair to caveat Spurs are falling drastically short of their targets amid an injury crisis under Postecoglou. I do, however, not think all the injuries are simply down to luck.

We know that there are a huge number of players injured on their return to play from injury, especially from hamstring injuries, which are often linked to player workload.

We know that Micky van de Ven played for longer than suggested by the medical department against Chelsea. We know that the medical team changed behind the scenes and the club are recruiting new staff as we speak. We know the medical record has declined since head of medicine and sport science Geoff Scott left, for example. We know several players, like Van de Ven and Romero, have sought external medical advice.

There is a legitimate question about the demands of Postecoglou's style of play on his squad.

Therefore, I think we will need real answers from people around north London about the three-month injury crisis in winter and what they plan to do to avoid this happening, especially if this season ends poorly.

If these answers do not come, I'd be sceptical of claims that it is just luck, that Postecoglou is not at least partly to blame and that all will be well next season.

Come back later on Wednesday for part two looking at Tottenham's squad