December 28th 2024.
Tottenham's manager, Ange Postecoglou, is currently facing a tough situation as his team sits at 12th place in the Premier League. With an upcoming Carabao Cup semi-final against Liverpool, the club's hierarchy is considering his future at the club if they do not come out victorious.
Despite their strong performances in the previous season, Spurs have struggled to convert their entertaining style of play into positive results. While they have scored the second-highest number of goals in the league, their current position in the table is not reflective of their potential, sitting 11 points away from the top four.
The team's recent form has not been promising, as they have only won three of their last 12 games across all competitions. In their last five league matches, they have faced four defeats, including a 6-3 loss to Liverpool and a 4-3 defeat to Chelsea, both at home. As a result, Postecoglou is now leading the Premier League sack race, ahead of West Ham's Julen Lopetegui and Everton's Sean Dyche.
Initially, it was believed that Tottenham's management fully supported the Australian manager. However, according to the Daily Mail, his position is currently safe, partly due to their performances in other competitions. The team has progressed to the Carabao Cup semi-finals, where they will face Liverpool over two legs. They also have a good chance of qualifying for the Europa League last-16 if they can beat Hoffenheim and Elfsborg next month.
In addition to their cup competitions, Tottenham has also been handed a favorable draw in the FA Cup, where they will face Non-League side Tamworth in their first match. Postecoglou has a reputation for winning silverware in his second season with a team, and the club's management is hoping that this trend continues as they aim to end their trophy drought since 2008.
However, failure to reach the Carabao Cup final could have serious consequences for the 59-year-old's future at the club, especially if their league form does not improve. According to the Mail's report, the next Premier League manager most likely to leave is Ange Postecoglou, with odds of 5/4, followed by Julen Lopetegui at 3/1 and Sean Dyche at 9/2. The odds are courtesy of William Hill.
Tottenham's poor form has been largely attributed to injuries, with no available center-backs for their upcoming game against Wolves. In his pre-match press conference, Postecoglou acknowledged the difficult situation his team is in, saying, "We're in a tough spot and have been for a while. We've been getting through it for quite a while now and keeping our fingers crossed that we don't get more issues. But the nature of football and fixture scheduling we've had means we've always been on a fine line of being able to get through. It's another test for us, but we'll deal with whatever comes our way and get ready for Sunday."
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