Tottenham Preparing for Potential Postecoglou Exit
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly already planning for the possibility of parting ways with manager Ange Postecoglou, should the team’s struggles continue. With their recent 2-0 defeat to Fulham on Sunday, the pressure on the Spurs boss is rising.
A Disappointing Loss to Fulham
Tottenham’s disappointing loss to Fulham left them in a vulnerable position, dropping to 14th in the Premier League standings with just 34 points from 29 games.
The result has added more uncertainty to Postecoglou’s future, especially given that the team has been underperforming for much of the season.
Europa League and Future Prospects
While the Spurs board remains supportive of Postecoglou’s management for now, the pressure to turn things around is immense.
The Europa League remains Tottenham’s best hope for silverware this season, and it’s widely believed that a successful run in that competition could be crucial for Postecoglou’s future at the club.
However, reports suggest that Tottenham is already looking ahead, with two managers, Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva, reportedly making up the shortlist for the managerial role if a change is needed.
The Contenders: Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva
Iraola has impressed at Bournemouth this season, guiding the club into the race for European qualification despite a recent four-game winless streak.
The Cherries are also set to face Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
With Iraola’s contract running until 2026, Bournemouth is reportedly keen to keep him, and there are even rumors of Real Madrid’s interest in the Spaniard.
On the other hand, Silva has been doing well at Fulham, leading the club to 8th place in the Premier League and keeping their hopes alive for a cup run in the FA Cup.
However, despite Fulham’s solid form, there are suggestions that Silva and the club could part ways at the end of the season.
His contract, which runs until 2026, reportedly includes a £6 million release clause.
Tottenham’s Challenging Season
Postecoglou’s season at Spurs has been hampered by injuries to key players and early exits from both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.
Tottenham’s Europa League hopes were also nearly dashed after a 1-0 loss to AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of the round of 16, but they managed to bounce back with a 3-1 win in the return leg to progress to the quarter-finals, where they will face Eintracht Frankfurt.
What’s Next for Tottenham?
If Tottenham had won on Sunday, they would have moved up to 13th in the Premier League, just ahead of Manchester United.
In that match, Postecoglou chose to leave Micky van de Ven on the bench due to fitness concerns, with the centre-back still recovering from injury.
During the game, substitute Rodrigo Muniz scored Fulham’s first goal in the 78th minute, followed by Ryan Sessegnong doubling the lead shortly after.
As the season progresses, Tottenham will need to improve quickly to avoid further disappointment.