Tottenham’s recent cup exits in just three days have left them on the brink of another trophyless season, putting manager Ange Postecoglou in a difficult position. Following a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the FA Cup, the team has already been eliminated from the English League Cup after a 4-0 loss to Liverpool. Currently sitting 14th in the Premier League, Tottenham’s only shot at major silverware now rests with the Europa League, where they have advanced to the Round of 16.
Postecoglou had previously expressed optimism, recalling that he typically secures titles in his second year with a club. However, after a promising start to the season that saw Spurs at the top of the league, the team has struggled significantly. A spate of injuries has hindered their performance, yet there are hopes for recovery with a less congested schedule ahead. Despite the setbacks, Postecoglou praised his players’ efforts and looks forward to regrouping and finishing the season strongly. The manager will be keen to see more contributions from new signing Mathys Tel, who scored late against Villa but could not prevent the loss due to an early blunder by goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky.