Ange Postecoglou delivers honest verdict on Fraser Forster's performance in Tottenham draw | OneFootball

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Ange Postecoglou was pleased with Fraser Forster’s performance in Tottenham’s first game since the injury blow to Guglielmo Vicario.

Postecoglou has confirmed his first choice stopper is facing “months” out of action while stressing the club will not be making a free agent signing to act as cover.

The 36-year-old, who many would argue is perhaps not as adept with the ball at his feet as Vicario, did make a series of smart saves during the draw against the Italian club in crisis – albeit there was one incident when Forster was almost caught out when attempting to play out from the back.

Still, Postecoglou believes Forster’s experience and the fact he had played already in the competition this season helped the former England international settle.

Fraser Forster is set for an extended run in the Tottenham first-team

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“He is an experienced guy and has probably thought to himself that, that is why he is there, if needed to come in and be that reliable goalkeeper for us,” he said.

Forster looks almost certain to start in goal on Sunday as Spurs host Fulham in the Premier League.

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