Postecoglou also grouped in Solanke with Van de Ven and Romero in terms of that latest update before the City loss this week, naming all three players as having an outside chance of being fit for the first Alkmaar game but more likely for Bournemouth and the second leg.

Neither defender has played in the Premier League since sustaining injuries in December's 4-3 loss against Chelsea.

Ange Postecoglou has not been able to use Cristian Romero at Tottenham for some time now. The Argentina international last appeared for Spurs in the 4-3 defeat against Chelsea on December 8th, a game in which he suffered a torn quadricep, while Micky van de Ven was also forced off injured.

As Tottenham Hotspur navigates through a turbulent season, the light at the end of the tunnel grows increasingly bright with key players making their way back to the pitch. This timely boost in squad health could not come at a more critical juncture,

Spurs head coach Ange Postecoglou says his side’s game against Bournemouth on 9 March is a likely return date for duo Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero. Romero has been missing since the defeat to Chelsea in December while Van de Ven has played just once since that game,

Ange Postecoglou is expecting Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Dominic Solanke and Richarlison back for Tottenham in the next 10 days.

Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou confirms positive Cristian Romero injury update after new scans - The Argentine, and Micky van de Ven, are expected to return next month

Ange Postecoglou said Richarlison, Cristian Romero, Dominic Solanke and Micky van de Ven are ‘all tracking really well’ with returns targeted for the ‘next seven to 10 days’.

Tottenham supporters have all said the same as news on key centre-back Cristian Romero emerged ahead of the clash with Man City.

Here's every single word the Tottenham Hotspur boss said ahead of the Premier League match against Ipswich Town on Saturday morning

Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero and Dominic Solanke latest news and return dates - Spurs set for more important comebacks in weeks ahead as selection crisis continues to ease

Spurs head coach Ange Postecoglou says his side’s game against Bournemouth on 9 March is a likely return date for duo Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero.Romero has been missing since the defeat