Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has stated that the criticism from some fans does not affect him, as he vows to continue fighting for the club’s success. Spurs are enduring a tough season with their 16th defeat in 30 Premier League games, following a 1-0 loss to Chelsea. Despite the mounting pressure, Postecoglou maintains that he will keep striving to improve the team.
The Incident at Stamford Bridge
During Tottenham’s loss to Chelsea, Postecoglou faced boos from some Spurs fans after he made a tactical change, replacing Lucas Bergvall with Pape Sarr in the 65th minute. However, when Sarr scored an equaliser that was later disallowed by VAR, Postecoglou cupped his ear toward the fans, a gesture that drew attention. Postecoglou admitted afterward that he had made a mistake by celebrating the disallowed goal, adding that he would not do so again in the future.
Postecoglou’s Thoughts on VAR
Postecoglou also shared his frustrations about VAR, calling it “killing the game” after two lengthy VAR reviews in the match resulted in 12 minutes of extra time. He expressed his belief that VAR is not serving its purpose, and despite being a lone voice on the issue, he reiterated his stance that the system is harming the flow of the game.
Spurs’ Hopes for Europa League Success
Despite their challenges in the Premier League, Spurs still have hopes of silverware this season in the Europa League. They will host Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of their quarter-final next Thursday, with the return leg set for April 17. Postecoglou has remained focused on the team’s European campaign, even as the club struggles in domestic competitions.
Manager’s Future at Spurs
Although Spurs have struggled under Postecoglou’s leadership, with only 44 points from his last 39 league matches, the manager remains under pressure. Some names, including Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, Fulham’s Marco Silva, and Brentford’s Thomas Frank, have been linked with the managerial position, but Postecoglou has stated that there are “outstanding candidates” who could replace him if necessary.
Postecoglou’s determination and focus on the future highlight his resilience in the face of adversity.
