New Delhi: Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is under mounting pressure following an abysmal season with the Lilywhites. The North London side have been marred with injuries throughout the campaign and that has resulted in their performances on the pitch. Earlier this week, this were blown away by Liverpool in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final despite heading into the game with a one goal aggregate lead.
Reports from Givemesport now suggest that his job could be at risk if Spurs fail to progress past Aston Villa in the FA Cup fourth round. After a string of disappointing performances, including the humiliating Carabao Cup exit, Postecoglou’s future is now “under the microscope.” The former Celtic manager, who arrived in North London with high expectations, has endured a tough 2024-25 season.
While Spurs started brightly in the Premier League, injuries and poor form have dragged them into the bottom half of the table. Despite backing from chairman Daniel Levy and recent reinforcements in the January transfer window, another early cup exit could force the club to reassess their stance on Postecoglou’s tenure. With the elimination from the Carabao Cup, their chances of ending the club’s trophy draught seem to be vanishing for another season.
🚨 Ange Postecoglou is just one game away from the sack and could be on his way if Tottenham lose to Aston Villa in the FA Cup today.
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Tottenham’s recent struggles were amplified by their Carabao Cup semi-final collapse against Liverpool. Holding a 1-0 lead from the first leg, Spurs were overrun at Anfield, suffering a crushing 4-0 defeat to exit the competition on a 4-1 aggregate. The loss not only ended their hopes of silverware but also intensified scrutiny on Postecoglou’s tactical decisions and squad management.
The FA Cup now represents Tottenham’s best remaining chance at a trophy this season, alongside a potential Europa League push. However, their upcoming clash against Aston Villa is anything but straightforward. Unai Emery’s side has been a formidable force at home, and with Spurs’ injury crisis deepening, a win at Villa Park will be a daunting task. Villa have strengthened themselves even further in the January window with the signings of Marcus Rashford, Donyell Malen and Marco Asensio.
Injury troubles ahead of the FA Cup clash against Aston Villa
Spurs head into the game already on the backfoot with key players, including Richarlison, James Maddison, Cristian Romero, and Destiny Udogie, all sidelined, leaving Postecoglou with a depleted squad. New January signing Mathys Tel is expected to lead the line in Richarlison’s absence, but Tottenham’s overall squad depth remains a concern. Despite these challenges, influential figures within the club, including Levy, have publicly backed Postecoglou.
The chairman’s decision to sanction three transfer moves in January by bringing in Tel, Kevin Danso, and Antonin Kinsky, suggests he still believes in the Australian’s long-term project. However, patience is wearing thin among fans, and another high-profile defeat could be the tipping point. However, the manager remains unfazed about all that noise. In his pre-match press conference, he dismissed speculation about his future, maintaining that his focus remains solely on improving results.
“That doesn’t enter my head space,” he said. “I get that it’s a massive topic of discussion because when things aren’t going well, you look at the person who’s largely responsible – and that’s me. But it doesn’t change the way I work or how determined I am to continue on this path.” Postecoglou would give everything in the game against Villa as the FA Cup represents the last realistic chance of silverware for the club, something they haven’t won since 1991.
Pressure is increasing on Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou following their 4-0 drubbing by Liverpool in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup and another defeat tonight could spell the end of his time at the club. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
