Richarlison has only just returned from injury and gave the Spurs the lead on Sunday. Still, the Brazilian was subbed off for Spurs early in the second-half, a decision to have been met by a smattering of boos from the home support. After the game, Postecoglou confirmed the decision was made due to a groin injury.

Ange Postecoglou has explained why James Maddison is not in the Tottenham squad for their game against Leicester. Maddison arrived at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with the Spurs squad on Sunday but the midfielder was a surprise absence when Postecoglou named his team.

Premier League team news and line-ups as James Maddison not in squad - Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs host Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s Foxes in a pivotal match to both sides’ Premier League hopes in 2025

Lineups, team news and confirmed starting teams for Tottenham vs Leicester in the Premier League, with James Maddison not in Spurs' squad.

Tottenham suffered a fifth consecutive Premier League defeat as they were beaten 2-1 by lowly Leicester at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium; Ange Postecoglou is under pressure but chairman Daniel Levy wa

Ange Postecgolou's Tottenham suffered a fifth defeat in their last six Premier League matches and midfielder James Maddison gave an honest verdict after the loss at Everton

James Maddison shared an honest message to Tottenham's away supporters who saw their side lose 3-2 at Goodison Park.

James Maddison provided a goal and an assist for Tottenham against Hoffenheim as Ange Postecoglou got a crucial Europa League win.

Tamworth goalkeeper Jasbir Singh lauded Maddison for giving the National League side’s players the time of day after winning 3-0 at The Lamb Ground in the FA Cup. Maddison’s message to Tottenham fans after his side’s 6-3 defeat against Liverpool also spoke volumes of his character as he assured the supporters that the players were as disappointed.

Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs host Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s Foxes in a pivotal match to both sides’ Premier League hopes in 2025

Tottenham Hotspur defeated Hoffenheim 3-2 in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday evening in what was a very nervy match.

Tottenham will face Leicester City in this Premiere League action on Sunday, January 26th, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. WATCH: Tottenham vs Leicester City Live