Tottenham players fear Antonio Conte could quit next month if he is not backed with new signings in the January transfer window.
Spurs have enjoyed an unbeaten start under Conte in the Premier League but the meek surrender against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final and Sunday's showing against League One Morecambe have highlighted the club's lack of squad depth.
Tottenham's Italian manager, who signed an 18-month deal with the north London club in November, will be loathe to walk away mid-season but the fact that the prospect is even being discussed in the dressing room points to problems behind the scenes.