Spurs keepers has – understandably – become a trending topic after Hugo Lloris was ruled out for at least eight weeks.
The France international suffered knee ligament damage in the 1-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday, with Fraser Forster now set to be handed a huge opportunity as Spurs take on AC Milan in the Champions League Last 16.
However, if the England international also suffers an injury, Spurs will be in big trouble.
Let’s take a look at who Antonio Conte has to call upon if that nightmarish scenario does become reality…
Spurs keepers
Well, Spurs will have to choose between two very inexperienced goalkeepers if Forster joins Lloris in the treatment room.
Conte has Alfie Whiteman and Brandon Austin to make up the rest of his goalkeeping department in north London, who have one first-team appearance for Tottenham between them.
It was Whiteman who made that senior appearance, coming on for eight minutes in a 4-0 Europa League win over Ludogorets back in November 2020.
In regards to Austin, he has never made a first-team outing for Spurs, despite racking up 44 appearances for the Under-21 side.
It is hardly an ideal scenario for Conte, and it would get significantly worse if Forster picks up an injury.
Conte seemingly doesn’t have faith in Spurs keepers
Judging by a story from the Mirror, it would seem Conte doesn’t have much faith in Whiteman or Austin.
It is said that Tottenham are considering a move to sign Ben Foster on a free transfer to provide cover for Forster, with the 39-year-old available having been left unemployed since his departure from Watford back in the summer.
The England international rejected the chance to be No.2 to Nick Pope at Newcastle.
If Foster does arrive in N17, then Whiteman and Austin should probably consider their futures – they surely wouldn’t feel trusted by Conte should the experienced free agent be signed.
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