tottenham hotspur Busy trying to support boss under attack Angie Postkoglu There are new faces in January, but one current player has now set his sights on leaving N17.
Ange Postecoglou under increasing pressure at Tottenham Hotspur
Postkoglu was forced to deal with a severely tired team for much of the game Premier League Spurs are facing increasing pressure at the end of the season amid a backlash from critics – having already lost 11 games in the top flight.
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The Lilywhites slipped to 14th earlier this week and have lost four of their past five games, a form that has raised questions about whether Postkoglu is actually the right man for the job.
President Daniel Levy The team reportedly continue to support the 59-year-old privately, but the tactician will face an end-of-season review. Tottenham have also shortlisted Edin Terzic as a potential replacement for Postkoglushould they break up, the club will carry out due diligence on managerial targets in case they are forced to make tough decisions (TEAMtalk).
Tottenham Hotspur’s next five Premier League games |
date |
---|---|
Everton (away) |
January 19 |
Leicester City (home) |
January 26 |
Brentford (away) |
February 2 |
Manchester United (home) |
February 16 |
Ipswich Town (home) |
February 22 |
Meanwhile, Postkoglu is desperate to turn around Tottenham’s fortunes and technical director John Long Potential solutions are being actively sought in the January transfer market.
Langer misses out on Randall Kolo-Muani tradeHe eventually joined Juventus on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain, with Tottenham now back in the market for a forward as they look to bolster Postkoglu’s attacking options.
Tottenham have made an offer for Lyon star Rayan Cherki (GiveMeSport) With the Frenchman potentially set to leave for £25m this month amid the Ligue 1 side’s financial crisis, he could well be the perfect fit for Postkoglu given the Frenchman is the team’s star player Candidate.
The north Londoners are spoiled for choice and their need to bring in another attacker could be further exacerbated by potential exits. Richarlison.
Richarlison decides to leave Tottenham Hotspur
According to “Football Insider” reporter Wayne Veysey, Richarlison tells friends he wants to quit Tottenham Hotspurhe has completely made up his mind.
The Brazilian appears determined to leave, with rumors that clubs in the Saudi Professional League have been interested in luring him to the Middle East in the past.
The former Everton star suffered a serious purpura under Postkoglu this time last year, but his 2024/25 season has been hampered by injury. Richarlison Cost £60 million Signed from the Toffees in 2022 and overall, despite flashes of brilliance, his price tag just isn’t justified.
He is a stable shooter for the Brazilian team, experts believe Micah Richards Calling the South American “underrated” during his time at Tottenham Hotspur.
“He’s underrated, isn’t he? If you look at how Everton prepared in the relegation battle, a lot of times he was very deep when he received the ball,” Richards said on the BBC in 2022 (via TBR).
“I think we are seeing a guy who can play a number nine role and he has been given his chance. The big talking points are Gabriel Jesus and Richarlison and we feel Jesus has to play but He showed us why he is No. 9.”