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“0% performance rate, with fewer touches than Kinskey what a FLOP, Ange should hold him responsible if sack, he caused team devastating loss”- Postecoglou told ‘Tottenham star responsible for immediate sack’ after Liverpool defeat.
Ange Postecoglou’s tenure as Tottenham manager could be nearing its end after a heavy 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in the EFL Cup on Thursday.
Despite months of mounting pressure, the Australian coach had held on to his position with Spurs still competing in the EFL Cup, FA Cup, and Europa League.
However, after a dismal performance from his team—ranging from the goalkeeper to star winger Dejan Kulusevski—it seems Postecoglou’s time may be up.
Tottenham entered the second leg at Anfield on February 6 with a slender 1-0 advantage from Lucas Bergvall’s goal in the first leg. But Liverpool turned the tie around with goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah before the hour mark.
Though injuries have affected Spurs’ recent performances, the remaining squad members are talented enough to at least put up a fight, yet that wasn’t the case here.
Pape Sarr showed some promise by winning all his tackles, but his overall performance was poor, especially in duels, where he only won 40% on the ground and none in the air, losing all three of his aerial challenges.
Yves Bissouma, who made a crucial error leading to Liverpool’s opening goal, was replaced alongside Sarr, but the 22-year-old midfielder’s drop in form has been clear in recent weeks.
His 23 touches in 57 minutes were far fewer than those of backup goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, who had 42 touches despite a dreadful performance [FotMob].
Sarr’s struggles are no surprise, given his ranking in the bottom percentiles for key defensive stats, including tackles, blocks, and clearances [FBref].
With the team’s poor showing, Daniel Levy faces increasing pressure to act swiftly, though the challenge remains: finding a suitable replacement.
Who would take on the Spurs job? Andoni Iraola from Bournemouth? Former manager Mauricio Pochettino? Newcastle’s Eddie Howe? It’s unclear why any of them would leave their current positions for a role at Tottenham.
The frustration among supporters is understandable, but firing Postecoglou now may not bring the immediate improvement they hope for.
