Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has revealed why he substituted striker Richarlison during Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Leicester. Spurs lost their fourth consecutive Premier League game on Sunday to pile further pressure on Postecoglou.

Postecoglou's tactics are 'non-existent' and Tottenham must follow the lead of other teams around them who've sacked managers recently, it's been urged

Ange Postecoglou revealed that Richarlison’s early withdrawal during Tottenham’s loss to Leicester City was due to a problem with the striker’s groin. Richarlison scored his second goal in as many Premier League games to give his side the lead at half-time against Leicester at home.

The Spurs boss is under increased pressure after the Foxes came from behind to beat his side in the Premier League

LONDON – Ange Postecoglou admitted he does not know if he will avoid the sack after Tottenham Hotspur hit a new “low” with a dismal 2-1 home defeat by struggling Leicester City on Jan 26. Postecoglou’s side crashed to a sixth defeat from their last seven English Premier League matches to increase the pressure on the under-fire Australian.

North London club are trying to bring in at least one outfield signing this month plus Southampton winger and England midfielder in July

Despite starting his tenure at Tottenham Hotspur, Ange Postecoglou now finds himself at the centre of growing speculation. Currently languishing at a lowly 15th in the table, the North London outfit are in genuine danger of being dragged into a battle for Premier League survival.