Ange Postecoglou has confirmed Ben Davies has suffered had a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury, as the defensive crisis at Tottenham deepens. Davies returned to training last week and Postecoglou hoped he would be able to return against Wolves on December 29.

Tottenham may have the worst possible next opponent in the Premier League after once again falling to defeat against Nottingham Forest. Wolverhampton Wanderers are hovering over the relegation zone but have won both games since the arrival of new manager Vitor Pereira,

Ange Postecoglou has revealed Ben Davies has suffered a ‘setback’ in his recovery, meaning Tottenham Hotspur could be left without any fit centre-backs against Wolves. Davies has been out since the start of December with a hamstring injury but was due to at least return to the squad in time for Spurs’ clash with Wolves on Sunday.