Ange Postecoglou has revealed why Timo Werner was absent from the Tottenham squad against Manchester United.
The German international did not even make the bench for Thursday night’s chaotic 4-3 Carabao Cup quarter-final victory for Spurs in north London, an omission that seemed notable given that it came just a week after he was publicly criticised by his manager for an “unacceptable” performance that led to his half-time withdrawal in the 1-1 draw away at Rangers in the Europa League.