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Tottenham is already looking for an alternative that would have replaced coach Enze Postecoglou.
Postecoglou's position has been shaking rapidly in the middle of this season. The performance in the English Premier League (EPL) has plummeted, making it impossible to resuscitate any more. Even if they cannot participate in the EPL competition, Tottenham is a team that should aim to compete in the top four. Such a team is located just above the relegation zone. It is the worst ranking since Son Heung-min moved to Tottenham.
It was the possibility of winning the title that kept Postecoglou safe. Cruising in the UEFA Europa League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup raised expectations that Tottenham could seek to win for the first time since the 2007-2008 season. In particular, advancing to the semifinals of the Carabao Cup was a ray of light for Tottenham fans who were struggling.
However, Tottenham collapsed after being devastated by Liverpool in the second leg of the Cavarao Cup semifinal. He was also eliminated in the FA Cup match soon after when he collapsed to Aston Villa. When the two competitions were eliminated in a week, almost all of the fans' last hopes under Postecoglou's coach system disappeared. The majority of Tottenham fans are already calling for Postecoglou's immediate replacement.
The only thing left for Postecoglou is UEL. If he wins the UEL, he will have a chance to advance to the UEFA Champions League (UCL) next season, and he could reverse public opinion toward Postecoglou by 180 degrees because he could come out of a tough swamp.
This is also an idealistic hope. Looking at Tottenham's recent game, the reality is that UEL is not expected to win at all. Tottenham also struggled with AZ Alkmaar, who is considered a lower level of power in the round of 16, and only reached the quarterfinals. With the worst season on the horizon, Tottenham also seem to be considering their next manager for a final decision.
The British Telegraph reported on the 17th (Korea time) "Bonemouth coach Andoni Iraola and Fulham coach Marco Silva are likely to be mentioned as Postecoglou's replacement if Tottenham feels they need to change the club's manager. Pressure on Postecoglou is growing again after losing to Silva-led Fulham. Tottenham remain in 14th place in the league, with only nine remaining games.
The Telegraph reported that Tottenham will not immediately replace Postecoglou. "UEL is considered an important competition for Postecoglou's prospects. The tournament may save Tottenham's season because it will give them a chance to win and advance to the UCL. There was no suggestion at Tottenham that Postecoglou would be fired if he failed to win the UEL or lost to Eintracht Frankfurt in the quarter-finals"The club has not yet moved to replace him," he said.
The Telegraph explained that there are no signs of replacement, and doubts are rising within the club as to whether there is a reason to entrust Postecoglou with the future. The media said "The club has continued to support Postecoglou and recognizes the injury problems that have been a major factor in Tottenham's performance and results. Postecoglou, however, failed to beat Bournemouth and Fulham after many players returned and struggled to subdue Alkmaar in the UEL" he noted.
The club has no choice but to search for the next manager as Postecoglou has failed to produce results even when the injury problem has almost disappeared. Iraola and Silva have been consistently talked about as candidates for Tottenham's next coach in the past. The Telegraph explained "Bonnemouth are expected to try to keep Iraola alive, but despite his excellent performance at Craven Cottage, there are growing doubts about Silva's future at Fulham."
Bournemouth want to keep coach Iraola, but Iraola is understood to be in the position that he can move enough if an offer comes from Tottenham. Iraola doesn't even have much time left on his contract with Bournemouth. For now, Bournemouth are seeking to renew their contract with Iraola.
Another candidate, Silva, is expected to leave Fulham after this season. Silva is under contract with Fulham until next season, but it is known that there is a clause that allows him to leave the team if he pays a penalty of 6 million euros (about 9.5 billion won).
Tottenham have shown patience with Postecoglou so far, but it is a club that can turn around at any time. Jose Mourinho was also replaced with the Carabao Cup final just around the corner. Manager Antonio Conte also released him relentlessly when he criticized the club. Postecoglou is no different. Now, Postecoglou is on top of a hard-hitting scenario that is not strange to be cut at any time.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
