Spurs’ Postecoglou Encourages Brennan Johnson Amid Rotation Plans
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has reassured winger Brennan Johnson that he will return to the starting line-up as the club navigates a congested schedule. Speaking ahead of Spurs’ upcoming clash against Nottingham Forest, the Australian coach emphasized the importance of team balance and managing player workloads.
Johnson’s Current Situation
The 23-year-old forward, who had an impressive spell earlier in the season with six goals in nine Premier League matches, has recently found himself sidelined. This is largely due to the strong form of teammate Dejan Kulusevski, who has been excelling in the same position.
“Brennan just needs to keep doing what he’s doing,” Postecoglou stated. “Deki [Kulusevski] has been doing really well and scoring goals. It’s about the balance of the team and managing player loads. Brennan will get his minutes.”
Spurs Looking to Bounce Back
Tottenham will aim to recover from a heavy 6-3 loss to Liverpool at home on Sunday. The defeat left the North London club 11th in the Premier League standings, trailing fourth-placed Nottingham Forest by eight points.
With the team still competing in the Europa League, League Cup, and FA Cup, the fixture list remains relentless. Postecoglou acknowledged the need for squad depth to maintain competitiveness on multiple fronts.
Winter Transfer Window Plans
The manager confirmed the club’s intention to reinforce the squad during the January transfer window, though he admitted it could be challenging to secure the right players.
“We are short in a couple of areas, and we’re going to need a boost,” Postecoglou explained. “January is tricky in terms of the type of players available, but we need reinforcements to stay strong in all competitions. Our schedule won’t ease up, so it makes sense to reinforce—but where and how many remains to be seen.”
Squad Updates
Postecoglou also provided updates on player availability:
- Destiny Udogie, who was on the bench against Liverpool, is expected to be fully fit.
- Rodrigo Bentancur will return after serving his suspension.
- No new injury concerns have been reported within the squad.
What’s Next?
Spurs face a challenging task as they prepare for Thursday’s match against Nottingham Forest. With ambitions across domestic and European competitions, the coming months will test Tottenham’s squad depth and resilience.
This detailed outlook highlights Spurs’ current challenges, Johnson’s situation, and the club’s strategies as they strive to remain competitive.
