Jermaine Jenas says Ange Postecoglou must change Tottenham's system to deal with injuries and suspensions

Former Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas expects Ange Postecoglou’s tactical nous to be tested when they go to Wolves in the Premier League this weekend.

Saturday's early match at Molineux - which you can watch on TNT Sports - comes on the back of one of the top flight’s most chaotic games in years, which Spurs lost 4-1 to Chelsea.

As well as losing the points, their unbeaten run, and the bragging rights across London, Tottenham had Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie sent off, while Micky van de Ven and James Maddison suffered injuries which are expected to keep them sidelined until the new year.

A fine start to the season sees Spurs sitting second in the table, but the strength of Postecoglou’s squad is about to be put to the test in their final match before the international break.

Looking ahead to the game for TNT Sports, Jenas said, “I mean, it's a tough game, given what's just happened with Spurs and the depletion of some of their most important players.

“They lost both their centre halves; one to injury, one to suspension. Left-back's gone as well, so there is going to be a complete rejig of that back four that's been so important to Ange Postecoglou.

“He might have to change the system, somehow.”

Pape Matar Sarr, Yves Bissouma and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg have so far provided the defensive steel to the Spurs midfield this season, allowing the likes of Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison (who is also out of action due to pelvic surgery) to support Son Heung-min in attack, with Maddison pulling the strings just behind.

“Maddison’s gone as well, so I'm expecting maybe someone like [Rodrigo] Bentancur to come into there or [Pierre-Emile] Hojbjerg, who was absolutely brilliant, but he might have to feature at centre half,” Jenas said.

“It's really going to be a mismatch of a team that he’s going to put together up against an opponent that I think's hurting as well.”

Wolves lost their last match against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane, with the home side securing their first victory since returning to the Premier League with a penalty 10 minutes into stoppage time.

Despite just one win in their last four fixtures, Jenas does not think those results are a true reflection of Wolves' performances.

“Gary O'Neil has done an unbelievable job at Wolves.

“They have been stung recently, by some very dodgy VAR decisions, as have a few people, but in particular, I think two penalties. The Newcastle one they conceded and the one at Sheffield United last minute of the game last week.

“He's going to get them riled up and ready to go. He knows that Spurs are a bit of a wounded animal.”

Jenas is expecting Tottenham to be involved in another lively Premier League fixture, with plenty of goals involved.

“I do think Spurs will get a result out of it. I think maybe a draw at the minute, given what has just happened, will still be a good result for Ange Postecoglou.

“I think Brennan Johnson will be teed up to get his first goal and then maybe Kulusevski, because it will be 2-2. I don't see Spurs keeping many clean sheets in the next couple of weeks,” he said.

With an ever-growing injury list and suspensions being served, Jenas has been asked whether he expects any shock inclusions in Postecoglou’s squad.

“There'll be some young lads that get drafted in, there will be a couple of surprises, I'm sure, but they're all opportunities for people.

“I think the good thing about what we saw against Chelsea is all those players are pulling in the same direction.

“They're going to fight for Ange and for the club,” he said.

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