Liverpool delivered a ruthless performance at Tottenham’s home ground, thrashing the hosts 6-3 to solidify their position at the top of the Premier League table. The defeat has intensified scrutiny on Ange Postecoglou’s managerial position.
Postecoglou faced mounting pressure as his injury-ravaged defence failed to cope with Liverpool’s relentless attack. The Reds dismantled Tottenham, scoring six goals and coming close to adding even more, leaving the home fans in disbelief. Peter Schmeichel did not hold back, criticising Postecoglou’s approach following the humiliating loss.
Tottenham’s struggles this season worsened as they head into the Christmas period sitting 11th in the league after yet another disappointing loss. Despite injuries and other challenges, former Manchester United star Peter Schmeichel has directed sharp criticism at manager Ange Postecoglo
Peter Schmeichel blasts Ange Postecoglou’s tactical choices
During Premier League matchday commentary, Peter Schmeichel delivered a harsh critique of Ange Postecoglou’s tactical decisions, particularly his bias to a high defensive line. Schmeichel noted that this approach exposed Tottenham’s vulnerabilities, describing it as “crazy” to rely on such a system with a goalkeeper uncomfortable sweeping behind. He argued that enforcing tactics the players are unable to execute effectively has proven costly, citing three goals conceded in the League Cup on Thursday and six more in the league today.
Schmeichel also took aim at Tottenham’s league position, highlighting that they have fallen to the second page of the Premier League table, a place he deemed unworthy of a club of their stature. He attributed this decline to the team’s stubborn commitment to an unsuitable playing style, adding that the result against Liverpool could have been even worse.
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Speaking in PL Matchday, the Danish Legend, remarked
“It’s on [Ange Postecoglou]. He’s playing to his principles. Today it was crazy, the high-line, the space they left behind, they’re not playing with a ‘keeper who’s comfortable cleaning up behind. You can’t play a system the players can’t play because of principle. For that they’ve conceded three on Thursday [in the League Cup] and six today,”
“When you look at the table, they’re not on the front page, they’re on the second page. Tottenham are not supposed to be on the second page, it’s because of the way they play.
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Schmeichel’s remarks likely resonate with many Spurs fans. Tottenham face an urgent need for a reset, requiring a significant break and new signings to bolster their depleted squad.