Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has made history after losing 20 Premier League games this season – the most in the club’s history in the top flight.
Sunday’s 2-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace was the turning point as Ange became the first Spurs manager to lose 20 league games in a single campaign, beating Ossie Ardilles’ 19 defeats in 1993/94.
Despite a promising first season and exciting attacking football, the second has been a disappointment. Many fans have questioned his management style after the team lost crucial points in games they should have won and failed to maintain consistency.
While injuries to key players have played a part, the unusually high number of losses has put pressure on Ange, especially with the team no longer in the running for a top-four finish.
But the Spurs boss still let rip at his side’s sorry display, admitting his second-choice players blew their chance of forcing their way into his thinking for the game in Spain.
‘I just think some of it is psychological in terms of not being able to cope with what’s before us at the moment,’ admitted Postecoglou. แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ ‘With elite sport, if you’re a little bit off it, you pay the price.
However, Spurs ‘ last hope this season remains in Europe after reaching the Europa League final and facing Manchester United.
A win would secure their first major trophy since 2008 and a place in the UEFA Champions League. Champions League next season