Angie Postecoglou (60) is in a position where he must win at all costs for his own survival.
Tottenham Hotspur will play a crucial match against Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals for the 2024-2025 season at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, at 4 a.m. on the 11th (Korean time).
Tottenham is experiencing severe struggles in the 2024-2025 season. They have recorded 47 points and suffered a whopping 16 losses in 31 matches. They have disappointingly exited both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup, and now find themselves closer to the relegation zone than the top four with only seven league matches remaining.
There is only one way left for Tottenham to qualify for the Champions League: to win the Europa League.
In the first leg hosted at home, Tottenham and Angie Postecoglou, who must win, held a press conference before the match.
The UEFA Europa League conveyed his remarks through its official website. Postecoglou said, "I don't know how many times this club has reached the quarter-finals of European competitions. However, whenever we reach such a stage, we should never take it for granted, and we must fully seize the opportunity."
He noted, "The opponent is not an easy team. Frankfurt is a strong team that is currently in good form in the Bundesliga. They have a balanced mix of young, dynamic players and experienced ones."
He added, "It will definitely be a challenging match. However, facing an opponent of this level is expected when reaching the quarter-finals of a European competition."
Brennan Johnson, who attended the press conference together, said, "I am definitely proud of the number of goals I have scored this season. My goal this season was to score even more goals."
Meanwhile, if they are eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Europa League, it is highly likely that Postecoglou will be dismissed. 'Tottenham Hotspur News' reported, "There have been many instances where a captain is involved in a manager's dismissal in the Premier League. Manager Postecoglou is walking a tightrope. Even if he wins the Europa League, there are many who believe his position is at risk."
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