Tottenham Hotspur are enduring a tough start to the season, currently sitting 12th in the Premier League after a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, who have developed a reputation this season for upsetting bigger teams. Despite the poor form, manager Ange Postecoglou continues to have the club\u2019s backing although reports suggest an upcoming match could be pivotal. Spurs have had only a solitary win in their last six Premier League fixtures\u00a0since December began.<\/p>\n
Tottenham\u2019s poor results and performances have sparked criticism of Ange Postecoglou.\u00a0The Australian still has the backing of the club\u2019s hierarchy, but the Carabao Cup semi-final against Liverpool is seen as a pivotal moment for his tenure, according to the Daily Mail. A football.london report states that Postecoglou\u2019s position is \u201csafe for now,\u201d though there is a clear understanding that results must improve. It seems the club\u2019s progression to the Carabao Cup semi-final is reportedly working in his favor.<\/p>\n
Following a disappointing streak of results after their win against Manchester City, many expected Ange Postecoglou to be out of the job by Christmas. However, the Australian has pointed out that he typically secures trophies in his second season, and it seems the board\u2019s faith in him, combined with a mounting injury crisis, is keeping him in charge despite growing calls from fans for his dismissal.<\/p>\n
Reports indicate that Postecoglou\u2019s position is \u201csafe for now,\u201d but there is a clear understanding that results must improve. Spurs\u2019 progress to the Carabao Cup semi-final is playing in his favor. They face league leaders Liverpool in the semi-finals, with the first leg at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 8 and the return leg at Anfield on February 6. premier league,<\/p>\n
A win against the club that Postecoglou grew up admiring\u00a0to set up a trip to Wembley will certainly score some points for him with the Spurs faithful. Regardless of how the rest of the season pans out, securing silverware will certainly give Postecoglou breathing space. Getting one over the club that beat you 6-3 at home will be all the more sweeter. Whether that will come to pass is the question.<\/p>\n
Elimination from the Carabao Cup, added to continued poor Premier League form, could influence the club\u2019s stance on Postecoglou\u2019s future. Meanwhile, Tottenham remain in the Europa League, with advancing to the knockout stages being another critical factor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"