Tottenham might be the only club on the planet capable of beating Manchester City twice in a season and then losing to Ipswich. The recent 4-3 defeat to Chelsea has only worsened matters, with Paul O’Keefe suggesting that Ange Postecoglou’s position could now be “very precarious.” The Australian manager faces mounting pressure as Spurs find themselves in the bottom half of the Premier League table.
Tottenham raced to a 2-0 lead within 11 minutes but crumbled against their London rivals, with Cole Palmer slotting home two penalties following reckless fouls by Spurs players. Ange Postecoglou’s side has managed just one win in their last seven matches across all competitions, enduring defeats to Bournemouth, Ipswich Town, Galatasaray, and Chelsea.
Ange seems to be walking on Ice
Paul O’Keefe believes Sunday’s loss might not be the final blow for the Australian, but upcoming clashes against Rangers and Southampton could be pivotal in deciding his future at the club.
Tottenham’s season, once filled with promise, is now on the brink of collapse. After an unbeaten start last term, Postecoglou’s men find themselves in familiar territory, having earned just one point from five November fixtures.
Injuries have compounded the crisis, with Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven the latest to limp off. Spurs are already without Guglielmo Vicario, Ben Davies, Richarlison, Wilson Odobert, and Mikey Moore, while Rodrigo Bentancur remains unavailable due to suspension.
Tottenham’s next test comes against Rangers in the Europa League, where they sit a disappointing ninth in their group. Pressure is mounting despite the club’s ambitious summer recruitment, which included record signing Dominic Solanke and rising talents like Odobert, Archie Gray, and Lucas Bergvall.
Not sure about that but defeat at Rangers and Southampton then it's very precarious
— Paul O Keefe (@pokeefe1) December 8, 2024
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Ange Postecoglou’s future at Tottenham hangs in the balance, with conflicting reports about the board’s stance on his tenure. While some sources claim the club is satisfied with the Australian’s efforts, others suggest he’s on thin ice following a string of poor results. Regardless of the speculation, one thing is clear — Tottenham must regroup and strengthen their squad in the winter window if they hope to make what is left of their season.