Despite winning the championship, Tottenham should still fire Postecoglou

Ange Postecoglou is finding it difficult to continue staying at Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur won 1-0 against Manchester United in the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League final, but the future of manager Ange Postecoglou remains uncertain. There are many reasons to believe that club chairman Daniel Levy will still sack head coach Ange Postecoglou.

Poor domestic performance

The victory over Manchester United helped Tottenham end their long title drought and secure a place in next season's Champions League, bringing great joy to the team and fans.

However, the 2024/25 season is still a disastrous campaign for Tottenham, as they are currently 17th in the Premier League table.

Postecoglou's conservatism in his tactical approach has been his biggest weakness since taking charge of Tottenham. His overly open, attacking philosophy has made for exciting games, but has often cost his team dearly.

This style of play leaves Tottenham vulnerable at the back, and with their position so low in the Premier League this season, the North London side cannot hope to succeed if they continue with their current approach.

To compete in the Premier League, Tottenham need a more balanced philosophy, but Postecoglou has yet to prove he can adjust. For a club of Spurs' stature, the current position is unacceptable.

His flamboyant style of play may suit a mid-table side, but Tottenham's board expect the club to compete for trophies and be regulars in the Champions League. A coach with a more pragmatic approach would be the logical choice.

In addition, Postecoglou's high-intensity style of play cost Tottenham a series of injuries during the season. Many key players were absent at crucial times, weakening the team's strength.

While some of the blame can be placed on bad luck, the coach's push to overachieve has clearly contributed to the injury crisis.

Postecoglou is under heavy pressure at Tottenham.

Only Arsenal have suffered more injuries than Tottenham in the Premier League this season, suggesting the current Spurs squad cannot cope with the demanding physical demands of Postecoglou. This is a major problem when a club competes in English football.

Lessons from Manchester United

Tottenham need to learn from Manchester United's mistake by continuing to put their faith in Erik ten Hag after the 2023/24 FA Cup winning season.

The "Red Devils" leadership ignored alarming statistics in the Premier League, thereby giving the Dutch coach more opportunities at the beginning of the 2024/25 season and had to pay the price.

With morale high after winning the Europa League and securing Champions League qualification, Tottenham have the opportunity to attract top managers and players. Now is the perfect time for a change.

Levy is clearly looking at the bigger picture and is planning to look for a manager who can bring significant improvement to the team. The Tottenham chairman probably believes that the chances of challenging for a Champions League place or winning the Premier League under Postecoglou's current philosophy are slim.

Staying patient with the Greek-born tactician for another season could be a huge risk. The Europa League title ended Tottenham's trophy drought, but the overall picture under Postecoglou remains alarming.

The team have often been outplayed by their Premier League rivals, finishing just above the relegation zone. This has been Tottenham's worst Premier League season in decades, with 21 defeats in the league. The victory in Bilbao, while a proud one, could not hide the cracks in the team's performances.

Plus, if Postecoglou leaves now, he will leave Tottenham with a legacy of that glorious night in Bilbao – a memorable way to leave. It’s a great legacy, but perhaps it’s time for someone else to take over and build the future. Saying goodbye to Postecoglou now would be the right move for Tottenham to move on to a bigger goal.

The goal that brought Tottenham to the championship after 17 years. In the early morning of May 22, thanks to B. Johnson's goal, Tottenham defeated MU 1-0 in the Europa League final held at San Mames Stadium (Bilbao).

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