Postecoglou: Even a Europa League Victory Won't Save My Job
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Synopsis
Ange Postecoglou acknowledges that despite leading Tottenham Hotspur to potential Europa League success, fan sentiment calls for his dismissal. Struggling in the Premier League, he is prepared for the possibility of leaving the club amidst ongoing pressure.
Key Takeaways
- Tottenham Hotspur currently in 14th place
- Ange Postecoglou faces calls for his dismissal
- Injuries have impacted the team's performance
- Postecoglou aims to rejuvenate the squad
- Spurs to face Eintracht Frankfurt in Europa League
London, April 8 (NationPress) - With Tottenham Hotspur facing challenges and currently sitting at 14th place in the Premier League, Head coach Ange Postecoglou expressed that the prevailing opinion among fans is that he should be dismissed, even if he successfully guides the team to victory in the Europa League.
The Australian manager has been under significant scrutiny this season due to a series of injuries that have adversely affected their domestic performance.
A wave of analysts and supporters have called for Postecoglou’s departure, and it appears he is mentally ready for that possibility.
"I joined this club with a defined goal of revitalizing a squad that was nearing the end of its cycle. Regardless of the external noise, whether now or in the future, it shouldn't undermine that ambition. Every achievement in my career has come through overcoming challenges.
"I hope we have positioned ourselves to make an impact during what has been a tough season for us. There’s a genuine determination to seize this opportunity.
"I believe it's futile to try to convince people otherwise. Even if we win [the Europa League], I am still likely to be gone. That’s the general sentiment. If we aim to use that as motivation, we won't succeed. It has to be about something greater for us. What matters most is that we have faced adversity but remain capable of making an impact," Postecoglou stated at the pre-match conference.
Spurs are set to face Bundesliga's Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of the Europa League quarterfinal on Friday (IST) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, before heading to Germany for the return leg at Deutsche Bank Park on April 18.
