Whether coach Enze Postecoglou intended it was a question mark, but he indirectly shot Tottenham Chairman Daniel Levy.
Tottenham have won two games in a row after escaping from a winless streak of five games (3 draws and 2 losses). They defeated Southampton 5-0 in the English Premier League (EPL). He then advanced to the semifinals by beating Manchester United 4-3 in the Carabao Cup (League Cup).
At the center is Son Heung-min 'Captain'. Son Heung-min scored one goal and two assists in the match against Southampton and scored the winning goal in the match against Manchester United. Tottenham, who is trying to escape from the 17th 'Military', will compete with Liverpool in the Carabao Cup to advance to the final.
Liverpool shines with the most wins (10 times) in the League Cup. The semi-finals are home and away. It takes place in the first week of January and the first week of February 2025. Tottenham will move from home to the first game and Anfield for the second game.
Tottenham is aiming for its first trophy in 17 years since the 2007-2008 season. The last tournament Tottenham lifted the trophy was the League Cup. Coincidentally, Liverpool is the opponent in the 17th round of the EPL. Tottenham will face Liverpool at 1:30 a.m. on the 23rd (Korea time) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.
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Liverpool has played one less game, but is leading the way with 36 points (11 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss). With 23 points (7 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses), Tottenham is in 10th place. Coach Postecoglou held a press conference against Liverpool on the 20th.
Director Postecoglou has become a hot topic by talking about the leader 'respect'. Britain's BBC reported on the 21st that Postecoglou said the head coach deserved `more respect.'
In the EPL, coaches continue to be dismissed this season. Following Manchester United manager Erik ten-Hach, Wolverhampton manager Gary O'Neill and Southampton manager Russell Martin have recently been replaced.
Postecoglou pointed out that "I won't be alone in thinking that I can be respected a little more as much as I've worked hard as a coach for 26 years" and pointed out that "I saw that happen when Emery and Nunu were here." Unai Emery, who is successfully leading Aston Villa, was abandoned as a tribute to Arsenal.
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Nunu Espiritu Santo, who has been the rock of Nottingham Forest this season, took the helm of Tottenham in June 2021. However, he was replaced in about four months after scoring 15 points in 10 EPL matches. Nottingham are in fourth place this season.
Postecoglou has previously said that being Tottenham manager is harder than being prime minister. This is because short-term grades and mindsets are needed.
However, Postecoglou is sticking to his belief. Although his performance is jagged, he is also criticized for his persistence in offensive soccer principles and tactics. Tottenham ranked 10th with a goal difference of +17, the third after Liverpool and Chelsea (plus 18).
Postecoglou said "I know not everyone will like my way. Even on my tactics, people may disagree"It's normal and healthy, but some people ignore it quite a bit. "I love my life and I will continue to do what I'm doing."
