Tottenham's super emergency Postecoglou time bomb went off!All of the center backs 1 to 3 options are injured → Is there any countermeasure against Newcastle Liverpool

Dec 27, 2024

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Enze Postecoglou has the biggest problem. All of the main defenders left due to injuries.

The British Evening Standard reported on the 27th (Korea time) 'Postecoglou broke the news after concerns over Radu Dragusin's injury'

Tottenham lost 0-1 in the 18th round of the English Premier League (EPL) in 2024-2025 against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, on the 27th. After stealing Jed Spencer's ball in the 28th minute of the first half, Morgan Gibbs-White stabbed Anthony Elanga through a quick breakthrough before Tottenham's defense was overhauled. Elanga shook Tottenham's net with a calm finish. Tottenham lost by the end of the second half without recovering a goal.

However, the outcome of the defeat was not the only painful for Tottenham and Postecoglou. The departure of another key defender foreshadowed a bigger problem with the future schedule.

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For Tottenham, Dragusin and Archie Gray made up the center back of the game. It was an inevitable choice because main center backs Mickey Panderpen and Christian Romero were unable to play until mid-January due to injuries. However, this defense was also not available throughout the game. In the 42nd minute of the second half, Dragushin was replaced by an injury. Postecoglou said after the game, "Dragusin was a little sick. I hurt my ankle, and I said I can't keep running, so I think I'll have to wait for the situation."

It was a foregone disaster. Coach Postecoglou's tactics have been too burdensome on the defense throughout this season. Due to the high line, the defense's excessive activity was forced, and in the end, the main center backs could not withstand it. If Dragusin is also absent for a long time, Tottenham will lose all 1 to 3 options for its main center backs. It is also difficult to manage the game properly. Considering Postecoglou's continued obsession with tactics, the problem could be even bigger. The situation was not positive for the full-back either. Pedro Porro is feeling the pressure on his physical condition, and Spence is sent off against Nottingham and will not be able to play in the next game. The defense itself is on the verge of collapse.

Tottenham's support for Postecoglou could also be dampened if it fails to withstand its future schedule despite the crisis. Meet Wolverhampton and Newcastle in the league, and Liverpool in the league cup. All three games are not easy. All three teams can persistently aim for Tottenham's back space, and it is unclear whether they will be able to withstand it with a collapsed defense.

Meanwhile, Postecoglou did not hide his thought that he needed to be recruited in January. He said "We're working backstage, but we have to focus on the game for now. I will look at the players in January," he said, expressing his willingness to recruit.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.