September 17th 2024.
The start of Tottenham's new season has been quite underwhelming, to say the least. This was made all the more evident by their defeat in the north London derby on Sunday. Manager Ange Postecoglou was quick to dismiss any claims that tiredness played a role in the costly mistake made by defender Cristian Romero, which ultimately led to Arsenal's winning goal.
The match itself was a close one, with the deciding goal coming from a header by Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes in the second half. It was a frustrating moment for Tottenham's defensive powerhouse, Romero, who faced heavy criticism for his role in the goal. In fact, after the match, he retweeted a post on social media that criticized the club's decision not to provide private travel for him, which would have allowed him to return from international duty earlier.
However, when asked about Romero's social media activity before their upcoming Carabao Cup tie against Coventry, Postecoglou claimed to have no knowledge of it. He stated that the players only arrived back on Thursday and they had a game on Sunday, so there was no indication of any issues during the usual checks for players returning from international duty.
Romero quickly deleted his retweet, but the damage had already been done. Postecoglou, on the other hand, faced his own share of criticism after suffering his third consecutive defeat against Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Some even mocked him for his promise to win a trophy in his second season at the club.
In response to the criticism, Postecoglou simply stated that he was stating a fact and didn't understand why it was causing such a fuss. He questioned whether he was supposed to lie about his ambitions for the club and expressed confusion over why people were upset about it. He also clarified that he wasn't boasting, but simply stating his plan for the club's success.
He further emphasized that every game was an opportunity for the team to work towards their goal of winning a trophy. The cup competitions had a clear timeline, so the focus was there and they knew they had to win to progress. With determination and hard work, Postecoglou hopes to achieve their goal this season, but he also acknowledged that it may not always go according to plan. With every game, they would continue to strive towards success.
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