Tottenham set to miss influential trio in January for Asian Cup and Africa Cup of Nations.

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Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou who has just won back-to-back manager of the month will be tested in January when three of his first-team players leave for various competitions with their country.

Tottenham have an unbelievable start to life in the Premier League with last-minute wins and gutsy draws that have seen them jump to the summit of the Premier League table.

The loss of Harry Kane has had little impact on them and even injuries to established names like Ivan Parisic, Manor Solomon and even new signing Brennan Johnson have had little impact on the team.

But the test when the Africa Cup of Nations start in January means both Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr will be away for at most six weeks if their countries get to the final of the competition.

Losing players to injuries is one thing but losing the captain of your ship, and two of your most influential midfielders will test the resolve of what has otherwise been the best start to the campaign.

The Lilywhites are expected to into the January market as they look to add quality to the team but it remains to be seen how far the board will go to backing Postecoglou who has clearly changed the face of the club.