September 14th 2024.
Ange Postecoglou, the manager of Tottenham Hotspur, has a warning for his team ahead of their upcoming match against Arsenal. Despite the Gunners facing some setbacks, with Declan Rice suspended and Martin Odegaard possibly out due to an ankle injury, Postecoglou does not want his players to underestimate their opponents.
While Arsenal has had a positive start to the season, winning two games and drawing one, Spurs are looking to bounce back from their recent defeat against Newcastle. The two teams will face off in the first north London derby of the season on Sunday. However, Postecoglou does not want his team to fall into the trap of thinking that Arsenal will be weaker without two key players.
"God, that's a hell of a trap to fall into, if you think they [Arsenal] are reliant on two players," Postecoglou stated. "Yes, Rice and Odegaard are important players, but we were missing key players last year and still managed to put on strong performances."
Postecoglou acknowledges that Arsenal has been a consistent team over the past two years and has the quality to fill any gaps in their squad. He emphasizes that their focus should be on their own performance rather than worrying about the strength of their opponents.
"We need to focus on playing our best football. When we've played well in the first three games, we've shown that we can compete with any team. We just need to be more clinical in both boxes," Postecoglou explained. "If we go into the match thinking Arsenal is weakened, we will be punished. But if we go in with the mindset that they will be strong, and we need to be at our best, then we can match them."
Postecoglou also acknowledges that Arsenal has been consistent and has the ability to adapt to any challenges they may face. He believes that the key to success for Spurs is to focus on their own performance and play their best football.
"We know that when we play our best, we are a match for any team. That's what we need to remember going into this match," Postecoglou concluded.
As the derby approaches, both teams will be looking to secure a victory. But for Tottenham, it is important to remember not to underestimate their opponents and to focus on their own performance. Only then can they hope to come out on top against a strong and consistent Arsenal side.
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