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“Ange Postecoglou’s 17-Word Dig Makes Julen Lopetegui Look Totally Foolish. Fans Are Reacting!”
### Antony Martin
Ange Postecoglou and Julen Lopetegui will face off today as Tottenham Hotspur takes on West Ham United in the Premier League.
West Ham heads into the match with renewed confidence following their recent victory, while Spurs are reeling after squandering a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Brighton two weeks ago.
West Ham fans will be treated to an all-Tottenham punditry lineup on TNT, which many find quite absurd.
Historically, we’ve performed well at their stadium, winning three times since 2017, so hopefully, we can do it again.
However, I’m concerned that Postecoglou has emphasized the importance of this game to his players, whereas Lopetegui doesn’t seem to grasp it.
### Lopetegui Misses the Mark
The significance of this match cannot be overstated for both West Ham and Spurs fans. They are our fiercest rivals, and our ability to take four points from them last season gave us bragging rights.
Lopetegui’s comments on Thursday suggested he doesn’t fully understand the rivalry. He described the London derby as just another game, saying, “I know about this derby, but we must focus on football. We need to concentrate on the play and the ball, just like any other match.”
In contrast, Postecoglou demonstrated his understanding of the rivalry. When asked by Football.London about the significance of the match, he stated, “I was made very aware of it last year. I know what it means. It’s an important game.”
Postecoglou has effectively highlighted Lopetegui’s disconnect with the rivalry.
The Tottenham vs. West Ham match kicks off at 12:30 this afternoon. If our players aren’t ready for this clash, it will be clear where that lack of motivation comes from.
