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Almost all of Tottenham's 26-man first team squad were injured at some point in the 2023 Premier League campaign.

Ange Postecoglou had 22 of his players out at some point of the season, with 37 separate injuries recorded overall.

Research conducted for more than 20 years by the Premier Injuries website, external suggests that the total number of individual injuries across the league, where a player missed at least one Premier League game, was the highest they had recorded.

Many players suffered more than one injury.

Spurs winger Manor Solomon missed a total of 229 days with a knee injury, but including all injuries a total of 1,402 were lost.

In their worst-hit week, Postecoglou had nine players absent which is higher than the club average of eight but lower than six other clubs.

Read the full breakdown of injuries in the 2023-24 Premier League season

Nick Godwin
BBC Radio London reporter

As Tottenham herded their shattered players on to a plane to fly to Australia on Sunday, it felt as though drawing any firm conclusions from this season had become impossible.

A fifth-place finish in the league, a manager voicing doubts about the mentality of some at the club and deep reservations about the strength and depth of the playing squad, felt like the end of every Spurs season in recent memory.

There was even the obligatory failure in cup competitions.

But then look where they started from.

A managerial appointment who was not first choice, the departure of Harry Kane and a substantial turnover of playing staff.

This season could well have been a complete disaster from start to finish.

As it turned out, Micky van de Ven is one of the league's outstanding defenders, the goalkeeper looks most at home and Destiny Udogie is a star.

There were memorable wins over Manchester United, Liverpool and a very, very late one against Sheffield United. It felt, for a time, like the players, manager and staff were firmly united.

This summer will require hard decisions concerning the centre of midfield and the attacking areas. Then they need more depth at full-back.

But the thing everyone needs most of is patience.

Early Ange-ball made it look as though everything was possible. Turns out it was not.

However, Spurs fans have had a peek at this new team's potential. Faith and belief are the only options.

Tottenham are set to target Nottingham Forest and England winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, 22. (Guardian), external

Want more transfer stories? Read Friday's full gossip column

Tottenham are willing to offload 27-year-old Brazil forward Richarlison to make space for England and Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke, 26. (Talksport, external)

Want more transfer stories? Read Thursday's full gossip column

McNulty’s pre-season prediction: 8th

Actual finish: 5th

A flat finish and some pointed comments from manager Ange Postecoglou meant a season that carried great optimism in the early stages ended as a bit of an anti-climax, despite returning to Europe next season in the Europa League.

Postecoglou brought some much-needed positive football and outstanding signings in defender Micky van de Ven and goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. This has definitely been an improvement, although the manager’s statement about his unhappiness with "frailties inside and outside the club" hint at much more work needing to be done.

Read the rest of Phil McNulty's end-of-season Premier League report here

We asked you to select your Tottenham player of the season from the four candidates chosen by our fan contributor.

After voting in your thousands, we can reveal the winner is... Guglielmo Vicario!

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And here's what John Wenham from Lilywhite Rose, external had to say about your winner...

"The vocal and passionate Italian shotstopper in his first season at the club has been superb. Having instantly replaced club legend Hugo Lloris after more than a decade between the sticks, and adapting to the Premier League with ease, the next challenge is becoming Italy's number one."

See the breakdown of results

And here is how the votes went for the other 19 Premier League clubs

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Newcastle beat Tottenham 5-4 on penalties in a post-season friendly in Australia - just three days after the Premier League ended.

The timing of the match, which was played in front of 78,419 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and finished 1-1 after normal time, had been called "madness" by former England and Newcastle striker Alan Shearer.

It went ahead despite concerns about the increasing workload being faced by players.

England midfielder James Maddison scored the 32nd-minute opener for Spurs, taking advantage of a poor pass by Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope and then weaving past the Magpies defence and smashing into the top corner.

Swedish striker Alexander Isak levelled from close range just before half-time.

The game then went straight to penalties with Bryan Gil having Spurs' first spot-kick saved by Mark Gillespie - the only one missed as the remaining nine were converted.

Right-back Harrison Ashby, who spent last season on loan at Swansea, struck the winning penalty for Newcastle.

Both clubs named strong squads for the trip with England defender Kieran Trippier, Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes and Isak in the Newcastle starting line-up, while Maddison, Dutch defender Micky van de Ven and South Korea captain Son Heung-min in the Spurs ranks.

Trippier, who like Maddison is in England's provisional Euro 2024 squad, came off after 36 minutes, which Newcastle said was "pre-planned".

Speaking before the match, boss Eddie Howe said it was an opportunity to "grow the name of Newcastle".

While Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou accepted the "exposure and revenue" was a key element of the long trip, he acknowledged had his side been in European competition this season he would have blocked it.

Newcastle will also play a second match against an A-League All Star side on Friday.

This summer has the European Championship in Germany, which starts on 14 June, while the Copa America gets under way in the United States six days later.

'These games are not essential'

Dave Lockwood, BBC Sport editorial sustainability lead

Critics say these global games are some of the least sustainable of any football fixtures based on the emissions from the long-haul flights.

Then there is the impact of fan travel – more likely this summer when several Premier League teams head to the United States for their pre-season tours.

More important than the emissions perhaps is the example it sets and the potential it has to undermine positive climate action, these games are not essential and are exactly the kind of emissions that should and could be avoided in any true Net Zero strategy.

Flying also impacts the body, and more games are bad for player welfare and wellbeing in an already overcrowded schedule. Ensuring rest is why clubs say they need to use domestic flights, so it points to double standards there.

They are financially motivated, in a sport with more money than any other. Whether the cost to the environment is worth the financial reward depends on your individual perspective but clubs definitely can’t be championing positive action at home among fans and then expect this kind of behaviour to go unchallenged.

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Tottenham might have missed out on Champions League qualification, but they will play in next season's Europa League following a strong debut season under Ange Postecoglou.

Anna Howells, from Spurs XY, external, has given her verdict on the 2023-24 campaign.

Season rating: 7/10. We finished in fifth, which is a lot higher than anyone would have predicted. We had some wonderful moments (the beginning of the season set unrealistic expectations), but also suffered a lot of injuries, so that needs addressing. Plenty to improve on.

Happy with your manager? Despite the ups and downs, I am happy we had the same manager for a whole season. There is plenty of work for him to do and I hope he gets the backing needed to achieve his visions for the club.

Unsung hero: Guglielmo Vicario played in all our games this season and was very solid. It is not an easy ask to come in and replace long-standing goalkeeper and captain hugo Lloris, but he did very well.

Player you would most like to sign: Even though we scored a lot of goals, I still think the type of player we need would be a proven goalscorer, like Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig. We create a lot of chances but do not always convert them, so having a confident striker would be ideal.

Best away fans: Nottingham Forest. They have a great travelling support and their fans are some of the nicest people I know.

See how our other fan writers rated their club's season here

Everton have placed a minimum fee of £80m on 21-year-old England centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, who has attracted interest from Tottenham, Manchester United and Newcastle United. (i Sport), external

Spurs are contemplating a summer move for Bournemouth's 26-year-old English striker Dominic Solanke. (Talksport), external

Tottenham have asked Chelsea about the availability of Trevoh Chalobah, 24, as they look to sign for the defender and 24-year-old midfielder Conor Gallagher. (HITC), external

Meanwhile, Spurs will rival Aston Villa for 24-year-old Italy defender Andrea Cambiaso, who is valued at £34m by Juventus. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

Want more transfer news? Read Wednesday's full gossip column

There are about 24 hours to go before Tottenham's player of the season vote closes.

If you are yet to make your choice, you have until 10:00 BST on Wednesday to decide who has impressed you the most from our shortlist.

The candidates have been chosen by Spurs fan writer John Wenham from Lilywhite Rose, external.

Find out the reasons behind his selections and cast your vote here

Nizaar Kinsella
BBC Sport football news reporter

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Ryan Sessegnon is ready to leave Tottenham on a free transfer this summer.

The 24-year-old winger is keen for a new challenge at a Premier League rival next season and wants to move when his contract expires despite Spurs holding an option to keep him for a further year.

Sessegnon played just once this season, a seven-minute substitute appearance against Burnley in the FA Cup in January, during an injury-hit season in North London.

The former England Under-21 international has suffered chronic hamstring problems and has had two surgeries to rebuild his career, the latest coming in February after a setback while playing in an academy match.

However, he is nearing his return as he steps up his rehabilitation and is keen to get back playing first-team football.

Spurs will look for a replacement forward to bolster manager Ange Postecoglou’s options next season.

Sessegnon joined Spurs for £25million from Fulham in 2019 after winning the Championship Player of the Year award during the Cottagers’s promotion-winning campaign.

Ange Postecoglou has asked the club for at least three new signings this summer. (ESPN), external

Spurs are ready to cash in on 25-year-old Brazil defender Emerson Royal, with Juventus, AC Milan and Bayern Munich all keen. (Givemesport), external

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After victory at Sheffield United in their final game of the season, we asked for your views on Tottenham's 2023-24 campaign.

Here are some of your responses:

Dawn: Ange has had a very successful first season with Spurs and he has learned a lot about the club and the players. I think there's a lot to do and he is the man to do it because he's tough, opinionated and very passionate about football. Watched Tottenham for 53 years and we're always the nearly team, but with Ange at the helm I think we will compete.

Keith: Finished at least 12 points off where we should have but overall a great first season for Ange. Strong start, then inconsistent. not bringing in another centre-back at the beginning cost us. Plenty to build on and fingers crossed for a strong transfer window.

Paul: I would have happily taken fifth place at the start of the season. Ange has been a breath of fresh air and changed the culture at the club. Everyone should get on board with Ange and enjoy the ride.

Garryl: Fifth place is no more than I expected in Ange's first season and all we deserve. We're not good enough yet for the Champions League. Expecting better next season with a host of new talent to play the Ange way.

Arturo: Not happy with Europa League as it's Sunday-Thursday games. Impossible to challenge in that scenario. Not wholly convinced by a manager who cannot organise a defence.

Pete: Although disappointed to miss out on the Champions League, it has been a pretty decent season. Obviously Ange needs at least two more transfer windows but we are unrecognisable from the rubbish served up last season. Patience is the key and I hope Postecloglu gets it. Cup run next season would be nice though.

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Tottenham's Dejan Kulusevski says the team will come back "much hungrier and better" next season.

The forward scored twice in the Spurs' 3-0 win at Sheffield United on the final day.

The north London side needed at least a point from Sunday's match to ensure qualification for next season's Europa League.

Having finished eighth last term, it showed progress in Ange Postecoglou's debut season that was also the first since club record goalscorer Harry Kane left.

Despite the improvement in league position, the side tailed off in the final stages of the campaign to miss out on a top four spot and Sweden international Kulusevski is expecting more in 2024-25.

"The team performance has been good, we improved a lot," he told Spurs Play.

"We wanted more and we were close to getting more, but sometimes you have to accept life and keep working and believing in what you are doing.

"We started from zero and we changed everything about the club.

"It is not easy, even if the beginning was the easiest, it's often like that.

"Next season, we will have much more experience and we know what the coach wants.

"Now we go away, rest and come back much hungrier and better."

Gary Lineker introduces highlights and analysis from the final 10 games of the Premier League season.

If you missed Sunday's Match of the Day, you can catch up on the action on BBC iPlayer here.

Also, listen back to the two BBC Radio 5 Live match commentaries in full on BBC Sounds:

• Man City 3-1 West Ham

• Chelsea 2-1 Bournemouth

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou will prioritise signing a new striker and defensive midfielder as he plans a summer clearout. (Mirror), external

Chelsea are no closer to agreeing a new deal with England midfielder and 24-year-old academy graduate Conor Gallagher, who is linked with Spurs and Aston Villa, and could be sold by the Blues to help with Premier League's profit and sustainability rules. (Express), external

Want more transfer stories? Read Monday's full gossip column