Tottenham set to miss four against Fulham due to what happened in training, according to a Johnson injury report and a double boost.

Tottenham injury news with the latest updates on Ange Postecoglou’s squad ahead of the clash with Fulham on Monday

Ange Postecoglou has had an extra two days to work with his Tottenham squad after the international break and he isn’t set to let it go. With a cohort of South American stars returning to Hotspur Way less than three full days before the Premier League restarted, Spurs have a big advantage.

Although some of that comes at the cost of then having to play against on Friday with less rest, given the relative lack of depth to the squad compared to some of their top four and current title rivals, it is a marginal gain that they won’t want to give up. Postecoglou and his squad know that only a win against London rivals Fulham will see them return as outright leaders at the top of the table and they could be five points clear before any of their closest contenders play again.

That is getting too far ahead though and for this match, hosting Fulham on Monday, Spurs have the chance to respond to Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool. With the extra few days to work things are in good order. “It’s been a pretty positive international break for us,” the boss admitted.

“In terms of availability I’ll address the international players first. Everyone is kind of back and medical reports seem to be good so no real issues around the guys from a fitness perspective.” Given the long-term injuries already littering the group this a big boost. Both Manor Solomon and Ivan Perisic remain out and will do for some time longer while Ryan Sessegnon is also sidelined.

This has left a big hole in the wide attacking spots of the squad but luckily things didn’t get any worse over the past fortnight. “With Brennan [Johnson] he’s has had a good, solid couple of weeks of training which is good for him with the guys who have been left alongside [Rodrigo] Bentancur, [Bryan] Gil,” Postecoglou added. “They’re all good. Monday night helps us in terms of that respect. All the international players should be available and Brennan we’ll see how he goes in the next couple of days.”

Johnson has only played twice so far since signing for Spurs from Nottingham Forest on deadline day. Arriving with a knock and struggling to overcome his fitness troubles, not being picked for Wales’ most recent squad has only gone to help the 22-year-old and he is now back in contention to play once more.