The Premier League side played youngster Brandon Austin in the net against Hoffenheim. After narrowly winning the game, Postecoglou explained why Antonin Kinsky did not start.

Tottenham's situation under Ange Postecoglou worsened again after their weekend defeat to Leicester City at home and there can be little argument that injuries have been a huge factor in the club's struggles.

Pedro Porro insists the entire Tottenham dressing room, which remains in the middle of an injury crisis, is united behind Ange Postecoglou despite just one Premier League win in 10

Assured on his European debut, making a smart one-handed save to deny Tom Bischof and maintain Spurs' two-goal lead in the first half. Justice was done when the referee overturned a dreadful penalty call against the goalkeeper.

Ange Postecoglou has said Tottenham potentially might not make any more signings in the January transfer window as he plans for Hoffenheim clash without 14 players

Tottenham may no longer have injuries in the double figures, but Postecoglou is still expected to be deprived of nine players this week, including James Maddison and his fresh calf problem.

Here's the Tottenham Hotspur team that Ange Postecoglou has selected to face Hoffenheim in the Europa League on Thursday evening

The goalkeeper did well on his European debut for Spurs, who had two of their senior players scoring important goals in the Europa League game on Thursday evening

Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Europa League - Spurs handed big boost amid ongoing injury crisis

We can confirm the starting line-ups and substitutes for this evening's Europa League clash with Elfsborg at Stadium (8pm UK).

Tottenham Hotspur's season went from bad to worse over the weekend as they were beaten 2-1 at home by struggling  Leicester City.

Tottenham tonight host Elfsborg in a big Europa League game. Spurs are currently on course for a top-eight finish in the Europa League table but know they must beat the Swedish side in order to absolutely guarantee they will be there. Given the relentless nature of this season’s schedule, that will be a big boost to manager Ange Postecoglou.