Following a disastrous day for Tottenham, the N17 witnessed a night to forget as Liverpool handed the Lilywhites a brutal 6-3 defeat. Ange Postecoglou admitted his side struggled to compete at the same level as the Reds. With the media now scrutinising the Australian manager, he faces mounting pressure as Spurs head into the second half of the Premier League campaign with a string of disappointing results.
In a thrilling spectacle for the fans of the game, Tottenham went into halftime trailing 3-1 after goals from Luis Diaz, Alexis Mac Allister, and Dominik Szoboszlai. Arne Slot’s Liverpool added three more in the second half to cement a commanding victory.
Despite the heavy score line, Spurs managed three goals of their own and posed significant challenges to Liverpool’s defence. However, the defeat leaves the Lilywhites in 11th place as they approach the Christmas break.
Spurs were just not at Liverpool’s level
Ange Postecoglou heads into the Christmas break under immense pressure, with his position as Tottenham manager hanging by a thread. Despite significant injuries, the decision to stick with the same line-up that secured a Carabao Cup semi-final spot against Manchester United raised questions about his approach.
Following the crushing 6-3 defeat to Liverpool, Postecoglou acknowledged the gulf in quality between the two teams but expressed pride in his players’ efforts. He admitted that Liverpool’s form and cohesion were beyond Tottenham’s current level, citing fatigue and injuries as factors that hindered their ability to compete.
Reflecting on the team’s growth, Postecoglou noted speaking in the post game presser as convey by YahooSports that they are only 18 months into a rebuild, making it difficult to measure their progress accurately. Despite the challenges, he remains proud of his players and hopeful that fans can see the long-term vision he is trying to implement.
He also accepted the scrutiny surrounding his management, acknowledging the fans’ frustrations and his responsibility to guide the team through this difficult period. With a healthier squad and continued effort, Postecoglou aims to improve Tottenham’s position on the table and bring stability to the club.
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The Australian replying at the presser, stated
“Difficult day for us,” Postecoglou said. “Painful result. Credit to Liverpool, they are a very good side in a great moment. Very settled and great belief. It was a bridge too far for us. We were lacking a bit of energy and the ability to compete with them at the same level.”
“Don’t know how far we are from Liverpool. We are still growing as a team. We are 18 months into growing as a team. We’ve had some challenges with the availability of players so it is hard to see where we are at.”
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As Ange Postecoglou faces immense pressure, the question remains whether Tottenham can close the gap to Liverpool’s level anytime soon. With the current squad struggling to compete against top-tier teams, the club may need to strengthen in the upcoming winter transfer window to accelerate their progress.