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Ange Postecoglou Left ‘Lost for Words’ After Spurs’ Heavy Defeat

Tottenham Hotspur’s clash with Liverpool was meant to be a showcase of attacking football, but for Ange Postecoglou, it turned into an inquisition. A 6-3 defeat on home soil left the Spurs manager facing not only the scoreboard but also relentless questions about his front-foot philosophy. Postecoglou, true to his character, met them with a mix of defiance and exasperation.

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Tough Questions After a Tough Night

Liverpool’s relentless attack dismantled a Spurs defence weakened by injuries, exposing the fragility beneath Postecoglou’s expansive approach. By the hour mark, the game was effectively over, with Liverpool surging to a 5-1 lead. Late goals from Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke provided some cosmetic relief, but Luis Díaz’s second of the night ensured the final scoreline was as emphatic as it was damning.

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When questioned about whether his attacking style contributed to the result, Postecoglou was blunt. “I’m lost for words,” he sighed in response to Sky Sports’ Patrick Davidson. It was a moment of visible frustration, the kind that speaks volumes about the pressures of managing in the Premier League spotlight.

Injury Woes Undermine Spurs’ Progress

The defeat was Tottenham’s heaviest since moving to their gleaming stadium in north London, and Postecoglou didn’t shy away from pointing out the challenges posed by a depleted squad.

“If you want to discount the fact we’re missing a goalkeeper, two centre-backs and left-back and that hasn’t coincided with what we’re doing… I don’t know what to say anymore,” Postecoglou said during his post-match press conference.

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The absences of Guglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, and Destiny Udogie were central to his argument. Drawing a pointed comparison, he noted: “If you took out Liverpool’s goalkeeper, two centre-backs and a left-back – or any team other than Liverpool – they’d find it tough going as well.”

Sliding Down the Table

For all the goals Spurs have scored this season, defensive frailties have seen them slip to tenth in the Premier League standings. Despite an impressive 39 goals scored, they now trail Brighton and sit precariously just a point above a faltering Manchester United.

The criticism, Postecoglou suggested, comes with the territory. “People aren’t throwing platitudes at me so that’s fair enough,” he noted with a touch of frostiness. His focus, however, remains on navigating this turbulent period.

“All I can do is navigate us through a difficult period and try and make sure we do get to a position where hopefully we have a healthier squad,” he added.

Defiance in Philosophy

For now, Postecoglou isn’t budging from his principles. He knows the questions about his approach won’t subside anytime soon, but his commitment to his style remains unwavering. Whether this will bring Spurs back to the top half of the table or deepen their struggles is the question that lingers over his tenure.