Postecoglou Faces January Transfer Challenges Under New Champions League Format

Tottenham's manager highlights the difficulty of bolstering his injury-hit squad due to extended European competition schedules.

Ange Postecoglou has stated that the revamped Champions League format, with group stages extended into late January, complicates January transfer activity for Tottenham Hotspur.
The extended schedule means more clubs remain in European contention, making them less likely to sell players during the winter transfer window.
Tottenham is facing a major injury crisis, including the absence of first-choice center-backs Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, as well as goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who is out until February with a broken ankle.
Postecoglou has prioritized adding squad depth in January, acknowledging that signing players to immediately improve the starting lineup may prove difficult.
Despite challenges, Postecoglou remains optimistic about Tottenham staying competitive in a tight Premier League season as they prepare for their Boxing Day match against Nottingham Forest.