Tottenham Hotspur suffered yet another setback in their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 loss against Fulham, marking their 15th league defeat of the season. The match at Craven Cottage saw Tottenham concede what manager Ange Postecoglou described as "soft" goals. This result has left the team stranded in 13th place with 34 points from 29 games, tying their record for the most games lost at this stage since the 1997-98 season. Postecoglou did not mince words, labeling the current state of the team's league performance as "unacceptable."
A Season of Struggles
Tottenham's season has been fraught with challenges, and the recent defeat only adds to their woes. The match against Fulham saw Postecoglou make seven changes to the squad, yet the team failed to deliver a satisfactory performance. One significant moment came when Mathys Tel was seen trying to console frustrated fans after the final whistle, highlighting the growing tension between the club and its supporters.
Yves Bissouma's performance has also come under scrutiny, as he was substituted at half-time for the second consecutive Premier League game. Postecoglou expressed his concerns about Bissouma's tendency to let the game "drift by him," emphasizing the need for more dominance in midfield.
"Sometimes Biss lets the game drift by him. He needs to be more dominant in the way he gets on the ball. The game gets away from him and today we needed more in that position." – Ange Postecoglou
Focus Shifts to Europa League
With their league campaign faltering, Tottenham's attention now turns to their upcoming Europa League quarter-final against Eintracht Frankfurt. Postecoglou has made it clear that while European competition is a priority, the team cannot afford to neglect their domestic responsibilities.
"I said to the players, I'm not going to let anyone just think about Europa and nothing else." – Ange Postecoglou
The need to strike a balance between rotating players for league matches and ensuring strong performances in Europe is paramount for Postecoglou. Despite making numerous changes against Fulham, the desired results were not achieved, further complicating their season.
"We made a lot of changes today." – Ange Postecoglou
Path Forward for Tottenham
The road ahead for Tottenham is challenging, with both domestic and European competitions demanding their focus. The team's position in the league table is a stark reminder of their tumultuous season, and improvements are necessary to avoid further disappointment.
Postecoglou remains candid about the situation, acknowledging that the team has lost too many games and emphasizing that this trend must change.
"We can't let this league season go the way it has. We've lost way too many games, unacceptable." – Ange Postecoglou
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