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Ange Postecoglou shares what Guglielmo Vicario does behind the scenes at Tottenham that’s so important

Giuseppe Labellarte

Sat 15 February 2025 11:15, UK

Tottenham Hotspur’s injury situation has been dismal for most of the season but there has been some good news of late.

Guglielmo Vicario, Tottenham’s first-choice goalkeeper, is now available after recovering from an ankle fracture.

Vicario sustained the injury during Tottenham’s 4-0 win over Manchester City in November, and had to undergo surgery.

The Italy international returned to training in January but needed more time to fully recover and get up to speed ahead of a return to action.

Now, Vicario is once again at Ange Postecoglou’s disposal as Tottenham prepare to take on Manchester United in the Premier League.

Postecoglou, speaking at his pre-match press conference, revealed what the £17million man does behind the scenes at Hotspur Way that’s so important.

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Ange Postecoglou says Guglielmo Vicario is ‘such a presence’ in Tottenham training

Postecoglou welcomed Vicario’s return to availability as he confirmed that Spurs are now in a better place with regards to their playing staff.

“Vicario has trained really well and is good to go,” the Tottenham manager told . “Madders (James Maddison) is good to go.

“Then we have had Destiny (Udogie), Wilson (Odobert) and Brennan (Johnson) also training with the group. They are in a good space as well so it’s been a good training week.”

Postecoglou was then asked how important it was to have the likes of Vicario and Maddison back in the fold.

“Yes, it is massive,” said the Tottenham manager. “Both of them, particularly Vic, it is not just that Vic is an outstanding goalkeeper but in training he is such a presence among the boys.

“He gets everyone going and it has been tough without him because we’ve used three other goalkeepers. They’ve all contributed but none of them have let us down.

“It’s just that Vic is experienced and has a strong personality. Madders is the same. He has enormous self-belief and that filters through the team.

“The energy and experience they bring to training will certainly make a difference for us.”

Postecoglou also had some kind things to say about Antonin Kinsky and Brandon Austin, who covered for Vicario in his absence.

How else Vicario goes above and beyond for Tottenham behind the scenes

Back in September, Postecoglou revealed one thing which Vicario does on his days off that has impressed him.

“I included him in the leadership (group) this year, I have just seen his growth. He is one of those guys who is really positive,” said Postecoglou.

“He comes in every day wanting to work, he comes in on his days off wanting to work. He is a great example for everyone and a great human being as well.”