Spurs launch review after season of injury woe

As part of the audit, they are considering numerous factors to work out why it has become such a problem. For example, Spurs are analysing the "bounce" on the club's home pitch in comparison to that at rival grounds and their Enfield training centre. At present, the club have found there is no major difference between the conditions of other pitches in comparison to their home ground, but testing is ongoing. There is a view that certain knee injuries are unavoidable - Odobert for instance damaged his ACL following an awkward landing. It is also understood Spurs are confident the on-field treatment of Simons' injury did not result in additional damage to the Dutchman's knee. There has been criticism from supporters after footage showed medics allowing the attacker to put weight on his knee despite having suffered a serious injury. One of the key improvements Lewindon has recommended is to make medical support more individually tailored - based on factors including strength, fatigue and robustness. Medical staff will compile bespoke profiles for each player that will include personal insights as well as physical and psychological information to ensure they can deliver expert individual support to treat - but also prevent - injury. There is also set to be greater leeway for injured players to conduct part of their rehabilitation away from the club's training facility. …