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Losing goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario to ankle surgery just 48 hours after winning 4-0 away at Manchester City broadly sums up Tottenham.

Having gone from big wins to bad defeats already this season, the supporters in North London have endured a rollercoaster of emotions.

But arguably Ange Postecoglou's most impressive win away at the champions is followed by losing his most irreplaceable player.

A statement on social media by the Italian explained how he played on for 60 minutes at the Etihad Stadium with a fractured ankle, and he simply had no other choice but to have surgery.

Spurs have other outstanding players, and while in most positions there are capable backups, the goalkeeper role has come under scrutiny.

There are questions whether Fraser Forster, 36, is still at Premier League level after an injury-hit season saw him play just once last season - and after a couple of shaky performances against Coventry City and Galatasaray this season.

Not investing in a high-calibre backup goalkeeper could cost Tottenham in a crucial month that might define their season.