Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou slammed his players after they suffered “the worst defeat” since he joined the club two summers ago. The 59-year-old stood on the Amex Stadium touchline, apparently stunned, as he saw his team collapse in the second half, giving up a dominant 2-0 lead at halftime
A classic example of ‘a game of two halves’ transpired as the Lilywhites, hungry to extend their five-match winning streak across all competitions, jumped to a 2-0 lead due to goals from Brennan Johnson and James Maddison, placing the contest firmly in the North Londoners’ hands. However, Brighton emerged as a transformed side in the second half, with Yankuba Minteh, Georginio Rutter, and the former Arsenal
Postecoglou took some time to emerge from the changing room before speaking to the reporters. When he eventually did, he didn’t lift his gaze for the whole of the interview, showing a man still reeling from the weight of such a crushing defeat. As the October international break approaches, Tottenham is currently in 9th place, eight places lower than they were at this time last year.
Postecoglou Slams Tottenham Side
He blamed a mental condition for Sunday’s rapid downturn.
When asked about the drop in performance during the second half, Postecoglou issued a sharp judgment. He informed Sky Sports:
When pressed to expand on what he meant by ‘getting carried away’, he claimed it was a mental issue, adding: “We kind of accepted our fate, which is difficult to understand since we haven’t done that since I’ve been here. We’ve generally argued over everything. When you don’t, you pay a price, which we did.
What’s Next for Tottenham
The wider perspective suggests that not all hope is lost for Spurs.
Some perspective is required on Tottenham’s current condition. Under Postecoglou, there’s no doubting that the Lilywhites have made great progress toward getting back on track. While opposition fans frequently mock their former history, alleging that late-game failures are their constant nemesis, this myth has been mostly debunked under their new leadership.
After a slow start to the season, Tottenham’s form has gradually improved. As previously stated, they were on a five-game winning streak in all competitions before Sunday evening. With players like Brennan Johnson and Dejan Kulusevski settling into previously unfamiliar roles, the upcoming games against West Ham, AZ Alkmaar, and Crystal Palace provide a solid platform for them to recover after the international break, as they are still only four points away from Champions League qualification.
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