Ange Postecoglou: Tottenham boss getting ‘drained’ of questions on ways and can’t fault gamers | Soccer Information

Ange Postecoglou dismissed the notion that he’s indignant at current questioning of his ways however says he’s bored with individuals making an attempt to “poke the bear”.

Tottenham’s ways have been criticised after Sunday’s 6-3 loss at residence to Liverpool, with Sky Sports activities pundit Jamie Carragher saying after the end result that “no one has ever gained something taking part in like that”.

However Postecoglou, whose facet at the moment are eleventh within the league, stated his response was regular given the character of a defeat that noticed Spurs concede six objectives at residence for under the second time in Premier League historical past.

“I wasn’t indignant. We would simply had a heavy defeat and I take duty for that, as a result of I’ve seen the impact that has on everybody concerned on the soccer membership, in order that type of weighs closely on you,” Postecoglou stated.

“However I do not suppose there are various managers that bounce into interviews after being crushed really feel type of cheery about it.

“Truthful to say I get bored with the identical questions and answering the identical means.

“I simply suppose it is virtually like individuals type of wish to poke the bear to see if I react. Clearly after a loss it is rather a lot simpler for individuals to get a response out of you.”

Tottenham have scored probably the most objectives within the Premier League, with a objective distinction solely bettered by the three groups on the prime of the desk, and common six photographs extra heading in the right direction that another workforce within the league.

Requested if he felt his facet have been unfortunate on the steadiness of play this season, Postecoglou stated: “I do not suppose you’re feeling unfortunate. These type of issues, over the course of the season you prefer to suppose it evens out.

“I imply there are circumstances as to type of the place we’re at from the place of the desk. Loads of that’s all the way down to each inconsistency in performances – typically inconsistency in video games – and in addition inconsistency within the type of workforce we will put on the market.

“All these sorts of issues have type of broken our skill to get right into a stronger place within the league. However I nonetheless suppose there may be progress on this workforce by means of this era. I nonetheless suppose there may be lots of constructive issues inside what we’re doing, not withstanding we have to enhance our place.”

Regardless of a shocking current victory in opposition to Manchester Metropolis, Tottenham have misplaced three of their final 5 Premier League video games and have an extended listing of damage absentees that features Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven.

However Postecoglou has refused to be essential of the threadbare squad he has at his disposal.

“I am unable to be essential of this group of gamers in the mean time in any sense,” he stated.

“I feel it will be unfair for anybody to as a result of what they’re doing is giving absolute most effort.

“That is backed up by the bodily parameters you place in opposition to what they’re doing. They’re making an attempt to do it in the best way that I am asking them to.

“So how can I be essential of that? I feel that will be hypocritical of me. The gamers are doing their half. They’re doing it to the utmost of their skill and it is a credit score to them.

“I nonetheless suppose in the long run that is going to carry us in good stead.”

Postecoglou confirmed Tottenham plan to be energetic within the forthcoming January switch window.

Spurs have been beset by accidents and suspensions over the previous month, which has seen them plummet down the Premier League desk amid an inconsistent run of kind.

An exhilarating 4-3 win over Manchester United within the Carabao Cup quarter-finals final Thursday was adopted up by the humbling 6-3 loss to Liverpool – and forward of the Boxing Day journey to Nottingham Forest, Postecoglou confirmed the membership intention to spice up their depleted squad.

“Truthful to say we’re nonetheless a bit of bit brief in a few areas and we have to reinforce. We might be a brief in a few areas and we’re going to want a lift, however January is a bit tough when it comes to what kind of gamers you possibly can usher in,” he stated.

“For us, ideally – and for any membership I suppose – it will be individuals which are going to make you stronger.”

Nuno braced for the unknown in opposition to Spurs

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has braced himself for the unknown as his facet prepares for Tottenham’s go to.

Spurs have constructed a fame for being the Premier League’s largest entertainers all through this season, having scored probably the most objectives out of any workforce with 39, however have solely stored 4 clear sheets.

Fourth-placed Forest go into the match in nice fettle off the again of three successive wins and have been the primary membership to cease Brentford from scoring on their very own patch to date this season.

Requested what he thought might occur on Thursday, Nuno stated: “You by no means know what is going on to occur within the sport.

“What we will see is sweet gamers, lots of objectives, additionally conceding objectives. We analysed yesterday, it was completely different when it comes to objectives and conditions.

“The end result was a bit of bit surprising however what we’re making ready is a brand new sport, new conditions will occur and we face an excellent sport.”