Postecoglou Stands Firm Amid Future Speculations
A confident Ange Postecoglou declared he will “never be a clown,” affirming that his task at Spurs is far from over, even if they secure victory against Manchester United in Wednesday’s Europa League final.
During a fiery press conference in Bilbao, the 59-year-old criticized a newspaper headline labeling him as “teetering between hero and clown,” amidst ongoing rumors about his future as Tottenham’s head coach. With the club sitting in 17th place in the Premier League and having suffered a record 21 losses, speculation swirls about his potential departure, even if he leads Spurs to their first trophy in 17 years.
Focus on the Present
Postecoglou emphasized that his future is not a concern and encouraged his players to capitalize on the opportunity to create history by winning a trophy, which would also grant Spurs a Champions League berth.
Addressing the media, he stated, “I’m not a clown and won’t be regarded as one,” expressing disappointment at being described in such a manner after 26 years of hard work leading to a major European competition.
Player Readiness and Injuries
On the injury front, Postecoglou confirmed that Lucas Bergvall will not play against Manchester United, though Pape Sarr is fit to compete following a back issue earlier in the week. Other players like James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, also injured, traveled with the squad to provide support.
Building for the Future
Despite questions about his job security, Postecoglou reiterated his commitment to Tottenham, stating, “I really feel like we’re building something,” and highlighted the importance of winning a trophy to accelerate that growth.
Son’s Drive for Historic Win
Spurs captain Heung-Min Son shared his eagerness to achieve his first trophy with the club, reflecting on the nerves from past finals. “Tomorrow will be a massive day for the club,” he said, aiming to change the club’s mentality and history with a victory.
