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

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

Tottenham’s techniques had been criticised after Sunday’s 6-3 loss at dwelling to Liverpool, with Sky Sports activities pundit Jamie Carragher saying after the outcome that “nobody has ever won anything playing like that”.

However Postecoglou, whose aspect are actually eleventh within the league, mentioned his response was regular given the character of a defeat that noticed Spurs concede six targets at dwelling for less than the second time in Premier League historical past.

“I wasn’t angry. We’d just had a heavy defeat and I take responsibility for that, because I have seen the effect that has on everyone involved at the football club, so that sort of weighs heavily on you,” Postecoglou mentioned.

“However I do not assume there are a lot of managers that bounce into interviews after being overwhelmed really feel type of cheery about it.

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

“I just think it’s almost like people sort of want to poke the bear to see if I react. Obviously after a loss it’s a lot easier for people to get a reaction out of you.”

Tottenham have scored probably the most targets within the Premier League, with a aim distinction solely bettered by the three groups on the prime of the desk, and common six pictures extra on course that another staff within the league.

Requested if he felt his aspect have been unfortunate on the steadiness of play this season, Postecoglou mentioned: “I don’t think you feel unlucky. Those kind of things, over the course of the season you like to think it evens out.

“I imply there are circumstances as to sort of the place we’re at from the place of the desk. Plenty of that’s right down to each inconsistency in performances – typically inconsistency in video games – and in addition inconsistency within the sort of staff we are able to put on the market.

“All those kinds of things have kind of damaged our ability to get into a stronger position in the league. But I still think there is growth in this team through this period. I still think there is a lot of positive things within what we’re doing, not withstanding we need to improve our position.”

Regardless of a shocking current victory towards Manchester Metropolis, Tottenham have misplaced three of their final 5 Premier League video games and have a protracted listing of harm absentees that features Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven.

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

“I can’t be critical of this group of players at the moment in any sense,” he mentioned.

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

“That’s backed up by the physical parameters you put against what they’re doing. They’re trying to do it in the way that I’m asking them to.

“So how can I be crucial of that? I believe that might be hypocritical of me. The gamers are doing their half. They’re doing it to the utmost of their capacity and it is a credit score to them.

“I still think in the long term that’s going to hold 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 type.

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 purpose to spice up their depleted squad.

“Fair to say we’re still a little bit short in a couple of areas and we need to reinforce. We will be a short in a couple of areas and we are going to need a boost, but January is a bit tricky in terms of what sort of players you can bring in,” he mentioned.

“For us, ideally – and for any club I guess – it would be people that are going to make you stronger.”

Nuno braced for the unknown towards Spurs

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has braced himself for the unknown as his aspect 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 targets out of any staff with 39, however have solely stored 4 clear sheets.

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

Requested what he thought may occur on Thursday, Nuno mentioned: “You never know what’s going to happen in the game.

“What we are able to see is nice gamers, a number of targets, additionally conceding targets. We analysed yesterday, it was completely different when it comes to targets and conditions.

“The result was a little bit unexpected but what we are preparing is a new game, new situations will happen and we are facing a very good game.”