Tottenham might have beaten Bournemouth today but it came at a cost again as Pape Matar Sarr was the latest to go down injured.
Spurs have been ravaged by injuries this season already and it was no different today, as Sarr left the field in pain.
For Postecoglou and Tottenham, who had been encouraged minutes before by Rodrigo Bentancur’s return to the starting lineup, it was yet another crushing blow.
The Uruguayan returned rather sooner than anticipated. But when one disappears, another reappears, and it appears that Sarr may have been gone for some time.
After the game, Postecoglou confirmed to the BBC that Sarr had sustained a hamstring injury.
It has consistently been there for us. To what extent I am disappointed for Pape [Matar Sarr] is yet unknown. He’s gutted; it’s a hamstring strain. Others will have to take the lead, Postecoglou stated.
Pape Sarr injury a huge blow for Tottenham
Spurs’ rotten luck just seems to be continuing when it comes to injuries this season. They are having a nightmare and seem to be getting a new problem every game.
Hamstring injuries are always a problem as well and it looks like Sarr, given his reaction, might be fearing the worst here.
Many injured teams appear to be written off for the entire season. The situation is dire, and Tottenham is not the only team suffering.
But right now, Ange will feel like he’s going through a lot more than other managers.
To be honest, it’s rather amazing that they’re still only three points behind the leaders.
Hopefully, Sarr’s injury is not as serious as initially thought and he can return to action quickly for both Tottenham and himself.
If not, and it is a major matter, Spurs’ January intentions may be impacted once more.
