The skepticism toward Ange Postecoglou (60), the head coach, still remains.
TBR Football reported on the 24th (Korea time), "Tottenham has achieved success by winning the UEFA Europa League, but the internal situation of the club remains confusing."
In particular, citing the remarks of Tom Olnut, a Tottenham specialist reporter from The Times, who appeared on the Tottenham podcast 'The Tottenham Way,' the atmosphere surrounding Postecoglou among the players was conveyed in detail.
Olnut said, "There are 34 players who fully support the coach, and there are also 34 players on the opposite side. Most are somewhere in between, neither fully supporting nor opposing."
He continued, "Looking at the performance over the last few months, some players have already mentally checked out under Postecoglou's regime, and the coach is also distant from them. Players may superficially say positive things to answer media questions, but the real internal atmosphere is much more complicated."
In fact, coach Postecoglou was mentioned as a candidate for dismissal this summer. The situation became complicated after defeating Manchester United and winning the UEFA Europa League. For club chairman Daniel Levy, it is not easy to replace the coach.
Nevertheless, the league results are a problem. Tottenham is currently at 17th place in the Premier League this season, which is one of the worst performances in the club's history. The recently published article pointed out, "Winning the Europa League does not completely guarantee Postecoglou's position. Remaining at 17th in the league is difficult to accept for any coach."
Amidst this backdrop, Tottenham is contemplating a fresh start. According to reports, the club is considering Andoni Iraola as one of the candidates for the next head coach.
An ironic season where victory and the worst league performance coexist. At the center of it all, coach Postecoglou is still standing on unstable ground. With the complex atmosphere among the players and the club's concerns intersecting, what choice will Tottenham make?
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