December 19th 2024.
Thursday night was a thrilling one for Ange Postecoglou, as he watched his Tottenham team secure a 4-3 victory over Manchester United in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. However, not everyone was as impressed with Postecoglou's football philosophy, as former player Jamie Carragher expressed his disapproval on Sky Sports. But despite the criticism, Postecoglou remained unmoved and stood by his tactics.
The game was full of chaotic moments, with Tottenham taking a commanding 3-0 lead before goalkeeper Fraser Forster made some costly mistakes with his feet, allowing United to make a comeback. Even in the final minutes, the action didn't let up, with Son Heung-min scoring directly from a corner and Jonny Evans adding one more for United. However, Tottenham held on to their lead and secured their spot in the semi-finals.
Carragher couldn't understand why Tottenham continued to play out from the back with Forster, especially when they were already ahead by three goals. He criticized the team for not adjusting their style of play based on the game's state, saying, "I don't think football should be played the same from minute 1 to 90." He also pointed out that Postecoglou's approach was creating robotic players on the pitch, and he wouldn't have allowed some of the mistakes to happen if he were still playing.
On the other hand, Postecoglou couldn't have been happier with his team's performance. He was thrilled with their mindset and commitment, despite the mistakes made by Forster. When asked about his tactics, he jokingly replied, "Are you not entertained? Do you want a scrambling 1-0?" He went on to say that he loves watching teams that entertain and was proud of the way his team played, despite the many absences they had due to injuries.
Postecoglou's approach may have caused some excitement and discussion, but ultimately, he wants his team to be successful. He acknowledged that they need to cut out the mistakes, but he also understands that perfection is impossible for human beings. Carragher and the rest of the Sky Sports crew couldn't help but laugh during Postecoglou's interview, with Carragher commenting, "He's never going to change." And it seems like Postecoglou has no plans to change his philosophy anytime soon.
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