Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is reportedly on the brink of being sacked if his side fails to overcome Aston Villa in Sunday’s FA Cup fourth-round match.
Postecoglou’s Future Under Scrutiny
Despite possessing the backing of Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy, Postecoglou’s position has come under intense scrutiny following a dismal 2024-25 season.
The Lilywhites’ EFL Cup hopes were extinguished by a 4-1 aggregate defeat to Liverpool, and they currently languish in the bottom half of the Premier League table.
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Tottenham’s struggles have been compounded by a debilitating injury crisis, with 11 players currently sidelined.
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The latest casualty is striker Richarlison, who suffered a calf injury in the defeat to Liverpool.
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Postecoglou Remains Focused Despite Sack Rumors
When questioned about the sack rumors, Postecoglou insisted that he remains focused on the task at hand.
“That doesn’t enter my head space,” he said. “I get that’s obviously a massive topic of discussion because when things aren’t going well you look at the person who’s largely responsible for that and that’s me.”
Postecoglou’s Tottenham Record Under Scrutiny
Postecoglou’s record at Tottenham has been underwhelming, with 39 wins, 11 draws, and 29 defeats from 79 matches.
The Australian still has two-and-a-half years left on his contract, and would be in line for a significant severance package if he were to be sacked.
