Tottenham Prepares For Challenges Ahead Without Guglielmo Vicario, According To Ange Postecoglou

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Tottenham's manager, Ange Postecoglou, has dismissed the idea of signing a free agent goalkeeper to replace the injured Guglielmo Vicario. Vicario recently had surgery for a broken ankle sustained in their 4-0 win against Manchester City. Postecoglou expressed confidence in Fraser Forster as a capable replacement, stating that bringing in a new player wouldn't be beneficial at this stage.

Postecoglou explained that Tottenham has a squad prepared for such situations. He mentioned that if Fraser Forster hadn't been included in the European squad, it would have been a drastic move. With four goalkeepers available, including young Luca Gunter who is currently injured, Postecoglou feels confident in his options. Brandon Austin and Alfie Whiteman are also improving and contributing well in training.

Regarding Vicario's recovery timeline, Postecoglou indicated that it will take months rather than weeks for him to return. He refrained from giving specific timelines to avoid putting pressure on Vicario during his rehabilitation process. The team will have a clearer picture once the initial rehab phase is completed.

Fulham player Antonee Robinson is optimistic ahead of their match against Tottenham. He believes Tottenham is not invincible and hopes Fulham can benefit from having more rest before the game. Robinson noted that Tottenham faces a challenging Europa League match against Roma, which could work in Fulham's favour if they play at their best.

Key Players to Watch

For Tottenham, Dejan Kulusevski is one to watch. He has scored twice and assisted twice in his last seven league appearances. Kulusevski also provided an assist in their recent victory over Manchester City and has created more chances than any other Premier League player this season with 33.

Emile Smith Rowe stands out for Fulham with contributions to five goals this season, scoring three and assisting two. His latest goal was crucial in Fulham's 2-0 away win against Crystal Palace last month.

Match Prediction and Statistics

Tottenham enters this match after a convincing 4-0 win over Manchester City. They are sixth in the league with 19 points from 12 matches and have won four of their six home games this season at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Historically, Tottenham has dominated Fulham at home, losing just once in their last 14 Premier League meetings there since March 2013.

Despite defeating Spurs 3-0 earlier this year, Fulham had not won any of their previous nine encounters against them. Marco Silva's team has struggled away from home this season with only two wins out of six matches.

The probability of Tottenham winning stands at 54.6%, while a draw is estimated at 21.7%. Southampton's chance of winning is calculated at 23.6% according to Opta Analyst predictions.