He blamed a mentality issue for Sunday’s swift deterioration
After Tottenham lost what he called “the worst defeat” since joining the team two summers ago, boss Ange Postecoglou unleashed a scathing attack on his players. The 59-year-old saw his team collapse in the second half and give up a commanding 2-0 lead at halftime while standing on the Amex Stadium touchline, clearly startled.
The Lilywhites, looking to continue their winning run of five games in all competitions, scored goals from Brennan Johnson and James Maddison to take a 2-0 lead and put the game firmly in the hands of the North Londoners. It was a classic example of ‘a game of two halves’. But in the second half, Brighton showed a completely different team, with goals from Yankuba Minteh, Georginio Rutter, and former Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck to cap off an incredible comeback for the Seagulls.
Postecoglou took some time to emerge from the changing room before addressing the media. When he finally did, he didn’t lift his gaze throughout the entire interview, reflecting a man still reeling from the weight of such a devastating defeat. As the October international break approaches, Tottenham currently sits in 9th place – eight places lower than their position at this time last year.
Postecoglou Slams Tottenham Side
He blamed a mentality issue for Sunday’s swift deterioration
In response to a question regarding the second half’s performance drop, Postecoglou offered a scathing assessment. He stated to Sky Sports:
It’s our worst loss since I’ve been here, which makes me really upset and very disappointed. We had really an awful second half; we got carried away and weren’t even close to where we should have been.”
“We kind of accepted our fate, which is hard to understand because we haven’t done that since I’ve been here,” he added when asked to clarify what he meant by “getting carried away.” Typically, we’ve battled for everything. You pay a price for not doing so, and we did too.”
Some perspective is needed regarding Tottenham’s current situation. Under Postecoglou, there’s no denying that the Lilywhites have made significant strides toward getting back on track. While rival fans often mock their recent history, claiming late-game collapses are an ongoing kryptonite, this narrative has been largely dispelled under their new leadership.
Spurs’ play has been getting better after a slow start to the season. As previously stated, prior to Sunday night, they had a five-game winning streak in every competition. They are still only four points out of Champions League qualification spots, but the games against West Ham, AZ Alkmaar, and Crystal Palace provide a good platform for them to bounce back after the international break with players like Brennan Johnson and Dejan Kulusevski acclimating to previously unfamiliar roles.
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