Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has provided an update on the injury sustained by Ben Davies in their 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth this evening.
The Welsh defender went down with what appeared to be a hamstring issue just after the hour mark at the Vitality, and was subsequently replaced by Pedro Porro.
Davies has been filling in at centre-back along with Radu Dragusin, with both of Spurs' first-choice centre-backs Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero currently sidelined.
Both players are set to return this month, but Romero is still a doubt for their clash with Chelsea at the weekend, meaning Postecoglou is seeing his numbers dwindle in that position.
Postecoglou reveals extent to Davies injury
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Speaking after the 1-0 loss, Postecoglou confirmed that Davies suffered a hamstring injury, and is now set for a spell on the sidelines.
Postecoglou revealed: "It looks like he's done his hamstring. He'll obviously be out for a period of time now, we'll just have to wait and see how long it is."
The Spurs manager bemoaned the level of depth he has at centre-back currently, suggesting that it is not sufficient enough for a club with their ambitions.
"Him and Radu have played every game. It's the one position we can't rotate. It's a consequence of having the squad we have at the moment."
If Romero remains out ahead of Sunday's visit of Chelsea to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, that will leave Dragusin as the only senior centre-back available, meaning Postecoglou will need to find an alternative, and that could see Archie Gray moved over from full-back, where he has often played this season.
Postecoglou responds to fan reaction
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Postecoglou also revealed that the Spurs away end had some choice words for him and his players following the final whistle on the South Coast.
While not being particularly pleased with what was said, the Spurs boss was reluctant to dig the fans out, and said he understands where they were coming from.
"They are disappointed, rightly so. They gave me some direct feedback which I guess is taken on board."
After being asked what was said, the Spurs boss quipped: "Yeah, probably not for here mate."
Postecoglou continued: "I've got no issue with it. I didn't like what was being said because I'm a human being but you've got to cop it. I've been around long enough to know that if things don't go well, you've got to understand the frustration and disappointment.
"They're right disappointed tonight because again we've let a game of football get away from us. That's OK, I'm OK with all of that."
Spurs fell to 10th following the defeat to Bournemouth, and will need to bounce back in that London derby with Chelsea at the weekend.
Andrew Delaney
