Tottenham Hotspur are "playing with fire" if the North London club do not sign new recruits during the January transfer window, manager Ange Postecoglou said as the injury-hit squad continues to struggle in the Premier League.

Ange Postecoglou says Tottenham need new signings to help their injury-ravaged squad, predicting the end of the league phase of European football could spark a glut of transfer activity.

Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou says he bears responsibility for the injury crisis that has blighted the club's season but insists they are in a stronger position since he took over 18 months ago.