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Tottenham’s current run of Premier League form has kept them firmly in the race for a top four finish this season, sitting in fifth just three points behind fourth-placed Arsenal. Antonio Conte’s men have won four in their last five to put themselves in this position, with plenty left to play for in the race for Champions League qualification.

Next up is an international break for Spurs though, with two weeks between their win over West Ham and the home match against Newcastle in early April. When they return, it’ll be a sprint to the finish line, with Liverpool and Arsenal still to play in the run-in.

If they are to make a return to Champions League football, then they need everything to go their way in the final two months of the season. One of which will be avoiding injuries to key players.

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The international break may be an unfortunate period where that potential problem could become a reality for Conte. Twelve first-team senior players have been called up to play for their nations.

Along with adding two extra fixtures, the added weight of traveling, training and then returning