Tottenham’s injury issues deepened prior to their trip to Merseyside with the news £65m summer signing Dominic Solanke would be unavailable because of a knee issue.
Postecoglou said he had “literally 11 players fit enough to start the game” and had to name six teenagers, including 16-year-old Malachi Hardy, on the bench.
Regular first-team players Brennan Johnson, Cristian Romero, Rodrigo Bentancur, Yves Bissouma, Guglielmo Vicario and Micky van de Ven were among those sidelined.
“We are pretty stretched,” Postecoglou said.
“There will be urgency [in the transfer market] but it doesn’t need me to say it, everybody can see that. I have no issues with how the club are going about it, they are working hard and trying to find solutions.
“These players need help and hopefully over the next 10 days or so we’ll find a solution. It is really tricky, we’re not the only ones in the market. The club are trying hard.”
Ben Davies returned from an 11-game absence with a thigh injury to play the full 90 minutes.
The Wales defender has been with the club since 2014 and was part of the squad that lost the 2019 Champions League final 2-0 against Liverpool.
“It is probably the toughest period since I’ve been at the club,” Davies said.
“We’ll see the players who are willing to fight and show they really care about this. It is a tough time for the club and squad. We need people who will really fight.
“I see the work we put in every day. Everyone is hurting. It is a very difficult period and we’re hurting too like the fans.”
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