Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou openly acknowledged the precariousness of his position following the team's 13th Premier League defeat this season. Sunday saw Tottenham fall to Leicester City, extending their winless streak in the league to seven games. Postecoglou, under increasing scrutiny from both fans and critics, faces mounting pressure as Tottenham sits 15th on the league table with 24 points from 23 games, a mere eight points above the relegation zone.
The team's recent form has sparked significant unrest among supporters, who have been vocal in their calls for changes at both the managerial and board level, particularly targeting chairman Daniel Levy. Postecoglou, who assumed his role with aspirations of unifying the club, finds himself in a challenging position. Despite the turmoil, he remains focused on his duties, stating that he does not aim to convince critics of his methods' efficacy.
"It doesn't come into my conscious[ness] trying to convince people, I've been around long enough that people will judge where we are at the moment, which hasn't been good enough." – Ange Postecoglou
During the match against Leicester City, Tottenham initially took the lead through Richarlison in the first half. However, they quickly relinquished their advantage as Jamie Vardy and Bilal El Khannouss scored for Leicester in rapid succession after the restart. Postecoglou expressed frustration at the result, emphasizing the team's effort despite the unfavorable outcome.
"Yeah, it hurts. It hurts a lot. The players gave everything again. We are going to look at a lot of things, but in terms of effort I can't ask any more of this group, things just didn't go our way today." – Ange Postecoglou
The atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was tense, with fans unfurling banners demanding change even before the final whistle. Despite the pressure, Postecoglou maintains regular communication with chairman Daniel Levy, especially during critical periods such as January.
Looking ahead, Tottenham will face Elfsborg in the Europa League on Thursday before traveling to Brentford on Sunday. Postecoglou remains hopeful about the team's prospects, anticipating the return of key players in the coming days. He believes this could provide a significant boost for Tottenham's campaign.
"In the next 10 days we should get some significant players back which will help. We still have fantastic opportunities to make an impact — I'm sure that will happen." – Ange Postecoglou
Postecoglou remains steadfast in his commitment to support his players and focus on their performance, despite feeling vulnerable given the current circumstances.
"When you are a manager of a football club, you can feel vulnerable and isolated, I don't feel that. The players are giving everything. I focus on that and try and support the players." – Ange Postecoglou
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