Tottenham fans are supporting manager Ange Postecoglou.

Football London reported on the 23rd (Korea time) that "the possibility of sacking manager Ange Postecoglou is giving Chairman Daniel Levy deep concerns regarding Tottenham's next head coach issue."

Manager Postecoglou, who has led Tottenham since 2023, is currently in serious danger of being dismissed. The primary reason for this is the team's poor performance in the Premier League.

As the 2024-2025 season approaches its final stages, Tottenham remains in 16th place in the league after playing 33 rounds. The record of 11 wins, 4 draws, and 18 losses marks the most losses in a Premier League season since 1996-1997, totaling 18 losses. If the team loses more than twice in the remaining matches, Tottenham will break the club's record for the most losses in a single Premier League season (19 losses). The previous record was set in the 1993-1994 and 2003-2004 seasons.

Despite this trend, the reason manager Postecoglou is still in his position is the UEFA Europa League. Tottenham is currently in the semifinals of the tournament, challenging for a trophy that would mark a 17-year wait since winning the League Cup in the 2007-08 season. The opponent is Norway's FK Bodo/Glimt, and if they reach the finals, they will face the winner between Manchester United and Athletic Club.

Manager Postecoglou is focusing his efforts on redeeming the poor performance in the Premier League through winning the Europa League. If they succeed in this tournament, Tottenham can secure a spot in the UEFA Champions League.

However, local media predict that even if they lift the trophy, there is a high possibility that manager Postecoglou will leave the team after the season.

BBC noted, "Whether or not they win the Europa League will serve as one criterion for judgment, but that alone will not determine the next manager," adding that "the serious performance decline in the Premier League and discord with fans are also significant factors to consider." They further elaborated that "the relationship between the fans and manager Postecoglou is at a level that is difficult to describe in words."

European transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano also stated on social media that "manager Postecoglou is likely to leave the team regardless of Europa League results."

Such a change may actually be welcome news for Son Heung-min. Manager Postecoglou's tactics have been criticized for demanding excessive physical exertion and pressing, and many evaluations suggest that he has not been a good match for Son Heung-min. If a coaching change occurs, it is anticipated that Son Heung-min's chances of rebounding next season will increase.

Despite this, it is reported that Chairman Daniel Levy and other club executives still maintain a certain level of trust in manager Postecoglou. Accordingly, they are deeply deliberating over whether to change the manager.

Football London reported that "manager Postecoglou has been under intense pressure for several months, and the possibility of his dismissal is increasing regardless of the Europa League results." They said, "However, Chairman Levy's concerns do not end there. If they decide to change managers, the question of who will replace him presents another challenge."

They added, "Mauricio Pochettino is being mentioned as a prominent alternative. He has previously expressed a positive stance about returning to Tottenham and said there are unfinished business with the team. However, he is currently in charge of the U.S. national soccer team, making it quite challenging to acquire him as the 2026 North American World Cup approaches."

The hesitation in Tottenham's decision to change managers also seems to be significantly influenced by fan opinion. Football London cited an internal survey showing that when fans were asked, "Who would you like as Tottenham's head coach next season?" Postecoglou ranked first with 36% support, while Pochettino followed with 27%.

They further evaluated that "the notable point from this vote is that other candidates, aside from the two, received relatively low support. Brentford's Thomas Frank received 13%, Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola received 6%, Oliver Glasner received 4%, and Marco Silva and Kieran McKenna each only received 3%. This indicates that there are not many definite candidates to replace Postecoglou."

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