Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou remains optimistic: 'We’re not that far off' | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur's season has been far from smooth sailing, with manager Ange Postecoglou facing a series of challenges as the team struggles to find its footing in the Premier League.

Despite their early optimism, Spurs now find themselves in a precarious position, fighting not only for European football but also to avoid slipping further down the table.

After a series of disappointing results, Tottenham has faced a string of injuries and poor form that has left them languishing in mid-table.

With nine losses in 18 league matches, the club is struggling to maintain any momentum.

Their hopes of a top-four finish, and with it a return to the Champions League, seem increasingly unlikely. But Postecoglou remains steadfast, insisting that his team can still turn things around.

Tottenham's woes are clear, with the club sitting in 12th place and 11 points behind the coveted top four.

Only nine points separate them from the relegation zone, and the prospect of European football next season grows slimmer by the week. A season that began with high hopes now risks descending into yet another disappointing campaign.

Ange Postecoglou remains optimistic despite Tottenham's struggles

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However, Postecoglou has not let the team's struggles shake his confidence. In a recent interview with Football London, the Australian manager stressed that Spurs are not 'that far off.'

He pointed out that just a week ago, the team had secured a Carabao Cup quarter-final win and a resounding 5-0 victory over Southampton.

"We’re not that far off. A week ago I was sitting here after winning a Carabao Cup quarter-final and having beaten Southampton 5-0 so it just seems like at the moment we can’t get a lot of traction in anything,” Postecoglou said.

Postecoglou remains hopeful that reinforcements will arrive, whether through returning injured players or potential signings in the January transfer window.

"We need some reinforcements," he said. "Some will come when we get some injuries back but I still think if you look at some of the teams four or five points above us in the league and I don’t think that’s going to stretch by any great lengths over the next period."

Can Tottenham turn it around?

Despite the current challenges, Tottenham remains in several cup competitions, with both the Europa League and domestic cups offering potential routes to salvage their season.

However, much will depend on their ability to get key players fit again and make wise moves in the transfer market.

Postecoglou’s ability to balance Tottenham’s commitments across multiple fronts will be crucial.

If Spurs can strengthen their squad and recover from their injury crisis, the second half of the season could take a very different direction. But for now, the road ahead remains fraught with obstacles.