Why Postecoglou prefers not to see a ‘reaction’ from his Spurs players
Tottenham Hotspur must quickly move on from their disappointing defeat to Crystal Palace, as Carabao Cup action is approaching. In his recent press conference, Ange Postecoglou addressed the swift turnaround.
Tottenham Hotspur struggled against Crystal Palace following a strong performance against West Ham last weekend and a solid victory over AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League midweek.
With high expectations, Spurs faced a Palace team that had yet to secure a win this season, but they fell flat at Selhurst Park, never seeming likely to earn points.
Crystal Palace took the lead midway through the first half with a goal from Jean-Philippe Mateta, leaving Tottenham unable to create any significant chances to equalize.
The Lilywhites now have a chance to bounce back with a home match against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup scheduled for tomorrow.
A strong response is essential for Spurs. Manager Ange Postecoglou aims to correct the team’s performance and wants to see the same energy from his players as they strive for a cup run.
However, he emphasizes the importance of sticking to their game plan rather than simply reacting to defeats.
In a press conference, Postecoglou commented on expectations for a response from the team: “I don’t think it is about a reaction.
It’s understandable that the players and everyone else were disappointed with our performance and the outcome against Palace.
However, we need to move away from just reacting to setbacks and focusing on atonement.
“Part of our process involves ensuring we stick to our principles in every game, regardless of past results.
If we wait for reactions to previous performances, we create additional challenges instead of focusing on consistency in our performance and the mentality we bring to every match.”
Exiting the cup is not an option for Spurs. They must secure a victory against Manchester City, especially given that Pep Guardiola is not prioritizing the Carabao Cup.
Playing at home, the players should be eager to rectify the disappointment from the Palace match.
This upcoming fixture will serve as a true test of the players’ attitudes and resilience as they aim to rebound from their recent struggles.
How they respond to the disappointment will be crucial in determining their performance in the cup competition ahead.
