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Ange Postecoglou has made two changes to his Tottenham Hotspur side to host Leicester City on Sunday afternoon in the Premier League with James Maddison missing out.

Spurs got back to winning ways with a 3-2 victory against Hoffenheim in Sinsheim on Thursday night with an early goal from James Maddison and a brace from captain Son Heung-min. The squad landed at 2am on Friday morning after their Europa League victory in Germany, while Ruud van Nistelrooy's Leicester side have had eight days to prepare after their defeat to Fulham at home last Saturday

Ange Postecoglou has had just over 48 hours to recover his tiny squad and the number of unavailable players means he has had to have to a close line-up to the one that played in Germany, with Antonin Kinsky coming between the sticks for Brandon Austin and Pape Matar Sarr is in for James Maddison who missed out entirely after a late decision on his fitness.

"He's still a bit sore from the other night. It took a fair bit out of the group and he just wasn't 100% so he misses out today," said Postecoglou on the midfielder. "No no [nothing too serious]. We hope not. Hopefully should be alright for next week."

Yves Bissouma is back on a bench that only has eight players on it.

Here's the Tottenham team that Postecoglou has selected:

Kinsky; Porro, Dragusin, Davies, Gray; Sarr, Bentancur, Bergvall; Kulusevski, Richarlison, Son. Subs: Austin, Reguilon, Bissouma, Olusesi, Ajayi, Yang, Moore, Lankshear.

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Tottenham Hotspur return to Premier League action this afternoon when they host Leicester City (2pm).

Spurs will be determined to return to winning ways in the domestic top-flight, after losing their last three fixtures. Tottenham did pick up a 3-2 victory against Hoffenheim in the Europa League in their previous fixture - in midweek - and will want to secure another three points against the Foxes.

Ange Postecoglou's team are 15th in the Premier League table and will want the three points to move clear of the relegation zone and into the mid-table mix.

Tottenham are without a win in their last six top-flight matches and had to settle for a 1-1 draw on the opening day of the campaign in the reverse fixture against then newly-promoted Leicester.

Here, football.london takes a look at the TV info needed for Tottenham vs Leicester in the Premier League;

What is Tottenham vs Leicester City and what time is kick-off?

Tottenham are scheduled to face Leicester on Sunday, January 26 with a 2pm kick-off inked-in at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Is Tottenham vs Leicester City being shown live on TV in the UK?

Unfortunately, Sky Sports and TNT Sports have decided against selecting Tottenham vs Leicester as part of their Premier League coverage this week. Instead, Crystal Palace vs Brentford, Aston Villa vs West Ham and Fulham vs Manchester United will be televised on Sunday - at various times.

Despite Spurs' clash against the Foxes not being televised, football.london will - as usual - be in attendance in north London to provide live match updates and post-match analysis.

How can I live stream Tottenham vs Leicester City and watch the Premier League game abroad?

Even though Spurs vs Leicester is not being televised in the UK, the match is still available across the globe.

In the United States, NBC Sports will be broadcasting and streaming the match via their mobile app. Fubo TV will also be streaming the fixture across the Atlantic. Fans in Australia will be able to watch the match on Optus Sport. In France, meanwhile, the match will be available to watch on myCANAL and Canal+.

Tottenham Hotspur have barely had time to land back in the country before they welcome Leicester City on Sunday afternoon in the Premier League.

Spurs won 3-2 against Hoffenheim in Sinsheim on Thursday night with an early goal from James Maddison and a brace from captain Son Heung-min and the squad landed at 2am on Friday morning after their Europa League victory in Germany. That meant Ange Postecoglou's players have had just over 48 hours to recover before facing second-from-bottom Leicester in the latest Premier League game in N17.

The Foxes in contrast have had eight days to prepare after their defeat to Fulham at home last Saturday and the Tottenham players are going to have to find the energy to compete with them. The number of unavailable players means Postecoglou is likely to have to name a very similar starting line-up again to the one in Germany.

Scroll down for live updates from our Spurs correspondent Alasdair Gold who is at the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham host relegation strugglers Leicester City with Ange Postecoglou and the Lilywhites in desperate need of a win.

Spurs have lost their last three Premier League matches and have not tasted victory in the league since a 5-0 win over Southampton on December 15. The poor run of form has seen manager Postecoglou come under pressure, with Tottenham languishing in 15th place after 22 games.

They take on a Leicester side that has lost its last seven league fixtures after losing 2-0 at home to Fulham last weekend. The Foxes are 19th with just 14 points after sacking previous manager Steve Cooper in November.

And Tottenham have received a team news hint for Saturday's game. James Maddison has posted a pre-match graphic on his Instagram story, hinting that that he may start against Ruud van Nistelrooy's team.

Historically, players who share the graphics have tended to be in the team come kick-off. Maddison has made 31 appearances for Tottenham across all competitions this season, scoring nine goals and providing six assists.

Tottenham have struggled badly with injuries in recent weeks and Postecoglou has admitted it has been difficult for his struggling team.

"It's not about me; it's about the players," he said at his pre-match press conference. "It is getting increasingly difficult for them to maintain performance for sure as they're giving everything and it's a small group. We should have some light at the end of the tunnel the next couple of weeks.

"It's not as dire as... but at the same time there's always the possibility that before those guys come back, the load we're putting on these guys we might lose a couple of these.

"That's always the challenging bit and that's what we're going through. It has been two months of hard grind for the players and, as I keep saying, just trying to support them as much as we can and help them through it. We're working awfully hard on, not just on game time, but in between games to recover and give us the best chance of putting in the performances that are needed at this level.

"Obviously our schedule is not going to ease up at all and we've got a massive game this week and a massive week coming in a couple of weeks' time, but at the same time the resilience and determination of players to get out there and perform is a fantastic thing for me to witness and I couldn't be prouder of them."

An injury-ridden Tottenham side take on Leicester City in the Premier League today, with three points vital for Ange Postecoglou's side.

Spurs continued their good form in cup competitions midweek with a 3-2 win over Hoffenheim in the Europa League, leaving the Lilywhites sixth in the table and in a strong position for automatic qualification to the knockout stages. But, their Premier League form is quite the opposite, with Postecoglou's side winless in their last six league outings, most recently falling to a 3-1 defeat against Everton.

The copious number of injury problems have not helped Spurs in the slightest, with Djed Spence set to join the ever-growing list of sidelined players later today. Leicester currently sit 19th in the Premier League, with the Foxes holding Spurs to a 1-1 draw in their meeting earlier this season.

So, can Spurs pick up a much-needed three points later today? Let's take a look.

We simulated Tottenham vs Leicester City to get a score prediction

To complete this simulation, we used EA FC 25 and updated the squads with the latest injuries and suspensions.

We predict that Tottenham could line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their starting XI as follows: Kinsky; Porro, Dragusin, Davies, Gray; Bentancur, Bergvall, Maddison; Kulusevski, Richarlison, Son.

We predict that the Foxes could set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with their line-up as follows: Stolarczyk; Justin, Faes, Vestergaard, Kristiansen; Soumare, Winks; Ayew, Khannouss, Mavididi; Vardy.

A dominant start from Spurs saw Postecoglou's side have 11 shots in the opening 25 minutes of the game, but it was Leicester who took the lead against the run of play, with Jamie Vardy firing past Antonin Kinsky after a long ball caught out the Spurs high line. It was the visitor's first shot of the game, but just minutes after going behind, Spurs levelled the score.

Son Heung-min played a one-two with James Maddison to break into the box and fire towards goal, with his shot being saved at the near post. Fortunately for Spurs, the ball fell into a dangerous area, and Richarlison was able to pounce on the loose ball and score to make it 1-1.

The Brazilian was impressive in the first half for Spurs as he caused all sorts of problems for the Leicester defence, and he almost turned provider when he flicked Son's cross towards Dejan Kulusevski at the back post, but the Swede smashed the post with his effort. It was an impressive display from Spurs in the first half despite the equal scoreline, but in the 44th minute, they took a deserved lead.

As Spurs camped around the Leicester box, Maddison spotted a smart run from Richarlison, picking out the striker with a well-timed through ball. The Brazilian latched onto the pass, shrugged off his marker and used the outside of his right foot to curl the ball home, beating the 'keeper at his near post to make it 2-1.

Richarlison should've had a hattrick in the 72nd minute when he capitalised on a defensive mess to intercept the ball and go through one-on-one with the 'keeper, but a lack of composure saw him fire at the body of Jakub Stolarczyk. Despite managing 31 shots to Leicester's three, Spurs failed to score again, but it didn't matter as they finally picked up a much-needed win in the Premier League.

As another week passes without reinforcements for Ange Postecoglou's shattered Tottenham squad so his options to change his team to face Leicester City remain slim to none.

Spurs got back to winning ways on Thursday night with a 3-2 victory at Hoffenheim in the Europa League although it was noticeable just how much the small jaded group of senior players tired in the second half of the match in Germany. Postecoglou had 14 players unavailable for that game and he said on Friday that with Djed Spence feeling sore, Sergio Reguilon might be the only extra outfield player available to him along with goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky.

Eighteen-year-olds Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall both collapsed to the turf exhausted at the final whistle of the European clash and Postecoglou will have to be careful with the two teenagers, who have played far more minutes than he would have hoped. Another teenager in Mikey Moore could come into contention for the game.

Spurs need to get back on track though in the Premier League as they welcome the Foxes to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Here is the team that we reckon Postecoglou could select to face Ruud van Nistelrooy's side on Sunday afternoon.

Tottenham Hotspur play host to relegation-threatened Leicester City on Sunday afternoon, with pressure mounting to gargantuan levels upon boss Ange Postecoglou.

Spurs sat 15th in the Premier League table heading into the weekend, just eight points off the relegation places and far from where they would have been expected to be in the English top flight. A crushing 3-2 defeat against Everton last time out rubbed salt even deeper into the north London side’s wounds.

The Foxes visit at a time when a win is vital if the club’s Australian manager is to stay in his post, and Tottenham are to remove themselves from any far-fetched relegation talk.

Ruud van Nistelrooy’s visitors last tasted a league win in December, though records like that haven’t prevented Spurs from being felled of late. However, if fans wish to tune in and see how the action unfolds at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, those in the UK cannot do so.

Why isn’t Tottenham vs Leicester on TV?

Due to Tottenham being in Europa League action on Thursday, this match has been moved to a Sunday afternoon kick-off time of 2pm. This also applies to both Aston Villa and Manchester United.

Yet, of the four matches taking place on Sunday, broadcasters Sky Sports and TNT Sports have opted for others, and therefore, Spurs and Leicester fans won't be able to watch their teams live on TV from the UK.

Brentford’s trip to Crystal Palace, which also takes place at 2pm on Sunday, is Sky Sports’ pick and will be broadcast before Aston Villa vs West Ham at 4:30pm. Fulham vs United is the clash that has been chosen by TNT Sports and will air at 7:00pm.

This is set to change from next season when all matches not scheduled for a 3pm kick-off on Saturday will be aired live in the UK, courtesy of the Premier League's new TV deal.

How to watch Tottenham vs Leicester

Though fans cannot watch the game in the UK, those outside of the country can follow the action via their local Premier League TV rights holders.

For example, in the United States, NBCUniversal holds the rights to all 380 Premier League games this season, allowing fans stateside to tune into the crunch fixture live.

Unfortunately, UK-based fans will have to wait until highlights are made available by Sky Sports shortly after the final whistle, or watch BBC One's Match of the Day 2, airing at 10:30pm, which will feature extended highlights.

Ange on if Solanke injury timeframe changes anything

All those things are known, nothing's changed in the last 24 hours. We kind of knew with Dom probably a few days back and we've had a press conference in the meantime. All these things are known and nothing has changed the last 24 hours that changes that part of it.

Ange on if Romero will be involved in the squad this weekend

No. Like I said, we got him back training. Him and Micky are the next cabs off the rank in terms of the long-term ones. They've still got a bit to do in terms of getting some training into them with the team. Obviously we haven't been training a lot and because the other day was sort of low tempo session, it was just good to get him involved, not just for him but the players involved because they need a bit of help and encouragement and Cuti training with them gives them a big lift. Micky's not too far away.

Exclusive Porro interview

Our Spurs correspondent Alasdair Gold had an exclusive long chat with Pedro Porro and you can find out about the phone call he got on Sunday night, if Postecoglou's training sessions are that intense now, what he was trying to say to the Spurs fans on Sunday, what he told Djed Spence, Archie Gray's ability and more.

That interview can be found by heading right here.

Triple Tottenham boost

There was some further good news to come from Tottenham's win over Hoffenheim.

Radu Dragusin, Rodrigo Bentancur and Dejan Kulusevski all avoided picking up a yellow card, meaning they steer clear of a one-match ban for now and can play at home to Elfsborg next Thursday.

Read here.

Every word from Ange

You can read a full transcript of Ange Postecoglou's post-match press conference by clicking here.

The Spurs boss spoke about the win over Hoffenheim, Dominic Solanke's injury, Son Heung-min's two goals and plenty more.

Tottenham player ratings

It was a big night for Ange Postecoglou and his Tottenham players as they claimed a 3-2 win against Hoffenheim in the Europa League.

A victory that puts them in a very good position to finish in the top eight of the league phase table, Spurs can confirm their qualification for the next stage of the competition with victory against Elfsborg next Thursday.

Click here for our player ratings from the Hoffenheim game.

Welcome

Hello and welcome to live coverage of Ange Postecoglou's press conference ahead of Tottenham's Premier League fixture against Leicester City.

Only speaking to the press a matter of hours ago following Thursday night's 3-2 win over Hoffenheim in the Europa League, the Spurs boss is back in front of the media to talk team news, transfers and Leicester.

Stay tuned for updates from Postecoglou.

Tottenham won 3-2 at Hoffenheim in the Europa League on Thursday night and here are our Spurs player ratings.

Postecoglou had 14 players unavailable with Guglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven, Destiny Udogie, Yves Bissouma, Brennan Johnson, Wilson Odobert, Dominic Solanke, Timo Werner and Pape Matar Sarr out injured and Antonin Kinsky, Djed Spence, Sergio Reguilon and Yang Min-hyeok not registered to play in the competition. Cristian Romero is back in training but not ready yet.

Brandon Austin came in for Kinsky to make his second appearances for Tottenham, while Rodrigo Bentancur returned from concussion and Richarlison started up top.

The game was only three minutes old when Pedro Porro played a perfect ball over the top and James Maddison took a great touch to control it before running on and smashing home.

It took just under 20 minutes more for the second goal to come when Maddison broke upfield and got the ball to Son via a deflection and the captain ran on and hit a shot that struck a sliding defender and bounced up over the goalkeeper and into the net.

There was a strange moment after the break when a penalty was awarded to the hosts after an aerial collision between Austin and Max Moerstedt only for VAR to intervene just as the spot kick was about to be taken. The referee Morten Krogh went over to his pitchside monitor to see that the goalkeeper had got a hand to the ball in the action.

Hoffenheim did get one back soon after though with a break up the pitch that ended with Anton Stach getting into the box to touch a low cross home. Tottenham restored their advantage when Bentancur intercepted a pass, gave it to substitute Mikey Moore and the 17-year-old laid it off to Son, who struck a clinical shot into the bottom right corner of the net.

Hoffenheim got another goal back when David Mokwa was left unmarked to head in a deep cross at the back post. Tottenham, with five teenagers on the pitch in the closing stages, held on to claim all three points.

Here are our Spurs player ratings from the game:

Brandon Austin

Made a really good low save from Bischof in the first half. Unfortunate to be given a penalty against him and VAR agreed. Couldn't do much about Hoffenheim's first goal but was caught in two minds for their second somewhat. 7

Pedro Porro

Great assist for Maddison's goal but Mokwa was unmarked behind him to score the hosts' second goal. 6

Radu Dragusin

A battling display from the Romanian with four stitches above his eye although he was drawn in for the second goal. 6

Ben Davies

Plenty of important interceptions from the experienced Welshman on only his second game in more than six weeks. 7

Archie Gray

Was on left-back duty and gave everything. Fell to the floor at the final whistle absolutely spent. 7

Lucas Bergvall

Had a close range header saved near the end of the first half. Another busy performance although he clearly tired in the second half and also fell to the floor at the whistle. 7

Rodrigo Bentancur

Back from his concussion and he worked hard in a full 90 minute performance that he needed in his legs. Started the move for both goals. 8

James Maddison

Brilliantly took down Porro's ball over the top before scoring and then sent Son away for the second goal. A really good performance from the midfielder. 8

Dejan Kulusevski

Set up Richarlison for a first half chance. Fought away down the right hand side but clearly looks in need of a rest. 6

Richarlison

His second start of the season and the Brazilian tested the keeper with an early effort. Got 55 minutes into his legs and looked tired after trying to press and close down for much of it. 6

Son Heung-min

Worked hard with a great tracking run across from the other side of the pitch in the first half and got his rewards not long after with a shot that bounced off a defender's boot into the ground and over the keeper. His second goal was a clinical effort into the bottom right corner of the net. A double when Spurs needed it. 8

Subs

Mikey Moore

Grabbed his second assist in as many games with his ball to Son for Spurs' third goal. Another positive cameo. 6

Will Lankshear

Replaced Son for the final stages of the game. N/A

Callum Olusesi

A Spurs debut for the 17-year-old midfielder and he was neat and tidy in what he did. N/A

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Ange Postecoglou and Archie Gray are both speaking to the media on Wednesday out in Germany ahead of Tottenham's Europa League tie at Hoffenheim.

Spurs are in a tough spell at the moment in the Premier League and the Europa League might just provide a much-needed distraction from their domestic issues. The north London club require four points from their remaining two matches to finish in the top eight in the big new league format to ensure they skip the extra play-off round next month and head straight to the knockouts.

Postecoglou has found his future to be the subject of plenty of speculation in recent weeks although football.london reported on Monday morning that the club remains in full support of him despite the poor Premier League results that most recently brought Sunday's 3-2 defeat at Everton.

There is understanding inside the club that the Australian is dealing with an unprecedented injury crisis and the 59-year-old will be without 13 players against Hoffenheim, including the unregistered Antonin Kinsky, Djed Spence, Sergio Reguilon and Yang Min-hyeok.

One player who has needed to play every minute, and in an unnatural centre-back position, is 18-year-old Gray. The young central midfielder will also speak to the media about the tough spot Spurs are going through and his own experiences in the backline.

Our Tottenham correspondent Alasdair Gold is among those putting the questions to Postecoglou and Gray in Germany. Scroll down for the latest updates from the press conference at the PreZero Arena.