Son Heungmin, run away! Worst news: Tottenham unlikely to be replaced by Postecoglou

Mar 12, 2025

Sportschosun DB

Tottenham reportedly does not plan to dismiss coach Enze Postecoglou even if this season ends without a spectator.

Tottenham will play the second leg of the UEFA Europa League (UEL) round of 16 at 5 a.m. on the 14th (Korea time) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, in the 2024-2025 season. Tottenham, who lost 0-1 in the first round, will be eliminated from the round of 16 if they fail to win by more than two goals.

Ahead of this match, Son Heung-min unusually sent a strong message to the team. Son Heung-min said "We were sloppy many times, we started sloppy, got behind and chased the game. It's not an ideal performance. Still, we have to look forward and think positively, and we have to live with difficult moments because we have another important game at home. We have to focus, take it seriously, respect our opponents and do everything we can to turn the tables, especially at home."

The reason Son Heung-min raised his voice this much is that if he does not win the match against Alkmaar, he will be eliminated from the UEL. If it's a one-goal victory over Alkmaar, the game goes to extra time. If it wins by more than two goals, Tottenham will advance to the quarterfinals.

In the first leg away to Alkmaar, Tottenham showed a disastrous performance despite their best available power. Even at home, the game is not guaranteed. If it's a draw or a loss, Tottenham are irrelevant again this season. That's why Son Heung-min would have said it even more strongly.

Rumors were widespread that Postecoglou's future would be very threatened if the result of UEL elimination came out. From the time he was eliminated from the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup at the same time, Postecoglou was nothing short of a flashlight. Currently, the only trophy Tottenham can aim for is UEL. Tottenham, which is also considered a favorite, has to show results, but if it is eliminated from the round of 16, there is no reason to trust Coach Postecoglou anymore.

Surprisingly, however, Tottenham's leaders appear to plan to accompany Postecoglou throughout this season, whatever the outcome at UEL. Peter O'Rourke, who plays for English Football Insider and is very good at Tottenham, said on the 12th that Tottenham are unlikely to fire Postecoglou even if he is eliminated from the UEL.

O'Rourke added: "The game against AZ Alkmaar means a lot to Postecoglou's future, but at the moment, the defeat is unlikely to lead directly to his dismissal. Instead, Tottenham plans to review the 2024-2025 season after the season is over, and it is expected that many key player injuries will be a factor in protecting Postecoglou.

Looking back on this season, if it is judged that frequent injuries of key players have had a major adverse impact on their performance, he may be accompanied by Postecoglou next season.

With a cool head coach Postecoglou has already made it clear through this season that he cannot lead his team to the championship with his ability. Trusting such a coach again only shows that Tottenham is no longer willing to win. In other words, Son Heung-min has another reason to leave Tottenham.

Fans have already turned their backs on Postecoglou. He insists on only Plan A, and a change in tactics is an unexpected coach. Recently, he is also a coach whose leadership is faltering due to rumors of discord with several players such as James Madison and Christian Romero. There is no reason to wait, as he is not a coach proven in big leagues or big clubs like other masters.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.