Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou put on a brave face after his side’s frustrating 2-2 home draw against Wolves on Sunday, insisting that Spurs’ Premier League campaign is far from over despite the mounting injury crisis and inconsistent results.
The North London club conceded a gut-wrenching equalizer in the 87th minute to drop more precious points in the congested table. To make matters worse, defender Destiny Udogie limped off with an injury, potentially joining a treatment room that could soon house up to 10 players.
Postecoglou Preaches Patience
Despite the setbacks, a defiant Postecoglou emphasized that all is not lost for Tottenham’s ambitions this season. The Australian tactician pointed to the competitive nature of the Premier League standings as reason for hope.
“It’s still fairly tight. I just feel that at some point we’ll get a relatively healthy squad and when we do that, we’ll be able to perform at a high level consistently.”
Ange Postecoglou
Postecoglou believes that with some key players returning from injury layoffs, Tottenham have shown they have the quality to “beat anyone” when firing on all cylinders. He lamented the team’s lack of sharpness in front of goal against Wolves that cost them maximum points.
January Reinforcements Needed?
Reading between the lines, it appears clear that Postecoglou and Tottenham will need to dip into the transfer market this January to provide cover and competition for the depleted and fatigued squad. Spurs can ill afford to fall further off the pace while waiting for a fully fit group.
Midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur will miss the vital clash against Newcastle on New Year’s Eve after picking up a costly yellow card. Postecoglou will have to rely on the same small core of players to pick themselves up for another tough test.
No Time to Sulk
With no midweek fixture for the first time in over a month, Postecoglou has given his charges two much-needed days off to “get away from everything” and recover both mentally and physically from the hectic festive schedule.
“I’ll just keep going. We’ve got work to do and try to get some help for these players. Our role is to try and give them everything we can, the support we can to perform at their best.”
Ange Postecoglou
Refreshed or not, Postecoglou has no time to feel sorry for himself or his players. The games keep coming thick and fast, with high-flying Newcastle next up. Tottenham’s mettle and their manager’s unshakeable belief will be put to the ultimate test.
While the odds may seem stacked against them, write off Postecoglou’s Tottenham at your own peril. If they can ride out this storm and get reinforcements in January, Spurs may just live up to their manager’s unrelenting optimism. The Premier League season is a marathon, not a sprint, and Tottenham aren’t waving the white flag just yet.
