Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou refused to comment on his future after his side’s 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa in the FA Cup.
The loss marks another setback for Spurs, who are struggling in 14th place in the Premier League.
Postecoglou Defends Players Amid Speculation
When asked about the impact of the defeat, Postecoglou shifted the focus away from his own future, saying: “It’s not damaging for me… What I’m saying is you can’t be critical of players or players’ performances at this time.”
The Australian manager has frequently cited injuries as a mitigating factor for his side’s poor showings this term.
Injuries Mounting, Pressure Builds
Eleven senior players missed out on Tottenham’s defeat against Villa, adding to the team’s injury woes.
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With the Europa League now Spurs’ only chance of winning silverware this season, the pressure is mounting on Postecoglou to turn things around.
Relegation Unlikely, But Points Total a Concern
While relegation from the top flight is unlikely, Tottenham are on track to accumulate just 43 points in the league this term, their lowest total since 1980-81.
With eight losses in their last 12 domestic games, it’s difficult to see Spurs winning the Europa League in their current form.
Postecoglou’s Job Security in Question
Given Tottenham’s poor run of form, it would be surprising if Postecoglou was able to survive for much longer should results continue to go against him.
The manager’s assertion that he always wins trophies in his second season with teams he is in charge of now seems increasingly unlikely to come to fruition.
