Ange Postecoglou confirms changes to Tottenham medical department

Ange Postecoglou confirms sweeping changes in Tottenham’s medical department amidst growing injury concerns, highlighting an ongoing plan to bolster player care and performance.

Tottenham’s medical struggles under scrutiny

Last summer, Tottenham Hotspur underwent significant changes in their medical department, parting ways with the long-serving Geoff Scott, who previously held the role of head of medicine and sports science.

In his place, the club appointed Nick Davies, known for his stints with Wales and West Ham United, in the hopes of ushering in a new era of improved injury management and player care.

Despite these adjustments, Tottenham’s fortunes on the injury front have remained troubling.

Key players have struggled with recurring fitness issues, and the squad has endured a relentless cycle of setbacks throughout Ange Postecoglou’s second season in charge.

Tottenham’s commitment to addressing their injury concerns became evident last week when the club publicly advertised for three key roles in their medical department.

Among the positions listed were a First Team Performance Rehabilitation Coach, a Head of Men’s Medical, and a First Team Rehabilitation Physiotherapist, signalling a clear intent to strengthen the team behind the scenes.

Ange Postecoglou reveals plans for medical department overhaul

Ange Postecoglou, speaking to football.London, shed light on these changes and the thinking behind them.

The Tottenham Hotspur manager explained, “It was always part of the plan. We changed the head of our performance and he’s made sure he’s had a good look at how we do things and now he’s looking to bring in new people which was always the plan at this time.”

Evaluating Tottenham’s injury crisis and what lies ahead

Many have speculated that the injuries are due to Ange Postecoglou’s high-intensity football or simply bad luck, but the manager disagrees.

Last month, Postecoglou admitted that the rising number of muscle injuries at Tottenham cannot be attributed solely to bad luck.