Goalkeeper Brandon Austin will make his Tottenham debut against Newcastle, nine years after joining the club
Goalkeeper Brandon Austin will make his long-awaited Tottenham debut against Newcastle on Saturday, talkSPORT understands.
Under-pressure coach Ange Postecoglou will be without backup goalkeeper Fraser Forster due to a disease error in the Tottenham field.
Starter Guglielmo Vicario remains out with a long-term ankle injury.
Austin joined Spurs nine years ago but has never made a competitive appearance in English football.
Tottenham They are without several players due to injuries and suspensions, including starting defenders Destiny Udogie, Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero.
Postecoglou's men are currently in 11th place and in the midst of their worst league run since 2008, having failed to win any of their last three games.
Meanwhile, Newcastle have won their last four top-flight games by an aggregate score of 13-0, with striker Alexander Isak in top form.
Austin was on loan at Danish club Viborg FF in 2019 and MLS side Orlando City in 2021.
The 25-year-old goalkeeper signed a new long-term contract with Tottenham in May 2024 and was expected to become second choice behind Vicario.
Austin is known to be talented with the ball at his feet, having made 78 appearances for Tottenham's various youth teams.
Although Forster is unwell, questions have been raised over his suitability for Spurs' style in Vicario's absence, with Tottenham conceding 15 goals in their last seven games.
Against Manchester United in a 4–3 League Cup victory, Forster was at fault for two goals, but maintained his manager's backing.
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Postecoglou is said to be eyeing a move for Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone this month as Spurs desperately seek refuge between the sticks.
talkSPORT understands Tottenham are also considering signing AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori in January.
Newcastle, West Ham and Brentford are also betting on the first Chelsea central defense amid their recent struggles in Italy.
Speaking on Friday, Postecoglou, under pressure, said: “It's not a question of pushing, but I think the club is working hard to try to get some help for the group of players and it's no secret, we need to bolster our numbers a little bit. further”. a bit. January is not an easy month.
“We understand that it is not an easy time to attract people especially quickly. At the same time, we still want to make sure we do what we think is best for us rather than just, you know, panicking and bringing in people who won't be a good fit.
“They are not celebrating New Year's parties, they are working to try to improve our situation and will continue to do so.”
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Tottenham vs Newcastle is live on talkSPORT at 12:30 on Saturday.
