‘He’ll be out for a while’… Ange Postecoglou drops Tottenham injury update ahead of Galatasaray clash

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Tottenham Hotspur are looking to make it four wins in a row in the Europa League when they take on Galatasaray on Thursday evening.

Spurs have been impressive in European competition this season, hammering Qarabag in their first game before seeing off Ferencvaros and AZ.

However, Tottenham now face the biggest test of their Europa League campaign so far as they lock horns with the Turkish champions at the fiery Ali Sami Yen Stadium.

Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou held his pre-match press conference not long after arriving in Istanbul.

He shared the latest on the squad’s fitness and injury situation, including news on one player who sadly will be “out for a while”.

Tottenham set to be without Richarlison, Cristian Romero, Timo Werner and Mikey Moore against Galatasaray

Postecoglou said at Wednesday’s pre-match presser that Richarlison has injured his hamstring and now faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Cristian Romero, Timo Werner and Mikey Moore are also out of contention for the Galatasaray game.

However, Postecoglou said Romero still has a chance to play against Ipswich Town at the weekend, and suggested Werner and Moore could also be in contention for the Premier League match.

“From the weekend, Richy injured his hamstring,” said the Tottenham manager. “He’ll be out for a while.

“Romero nothing too serious, still a chance for the weekend.

“Timo Werner a little bit of a groin issue he’s carrying, so he didn’t travel and Mikey Moore has a bit of a virus so he was left at home. Everyone else who was fit should be available.”

Who else is injured for Tottenham?

Micky van de Ven is out with a strained hamstring and is expected to return after the international break.

Meanwhile, Wilson Odobert suffered a serious setback after making his return from a hamstring injury last month.

The Tottenham summer signing is not expected to be back available before the international break.

Finally, Djed Spence remains a doubt as he has missed the last four games with a groin injury, though he is said to be getting closer to a return to action.

After the Galatasaray game, Tottenham are then in action on Sunday afternoon when they host Ipswich Town in a 2pm kick-off.