The recent performances of Tottenham Hotspur under manager Ange Postecoglou have raised questions about the team's consistency and ability to mount a serious title challenge. Despite welcoming back key players like James Maddison and Micky van de Ven, the team's results have been patchy with wins against Brighton & Hove Albion and Brentford not being entirely convincing.
In a recent 2-2 draw with Everton, Tottenham conceded a stoppage-time equalizer which halted any momentum they had gathered. Postecoglou lamented missed chances and emphasized the need to be more clinical in front of goal. The disappointment only grew as Wolves managed to defeat Spurs at home, highlighting vulnerabilities in the team's defense.
Although Tottenham have shown resilience in certain matches, such as the remarkable stoppage-time victory over Sheffield United, consistency remains an issue. Postecoglou's style of play, known as 'Ange-ball', has yet to fully take effect at Spurs and there are concerns about how long it will take for his tactics to flourish.
With the squad bolstered by new additions like Timo Werner and Drago Dragusin, there was hope for an exciting run-in towards a top-four finish. However, defensive lapses and a lack of concentration have cost Tottenham crucial points in their quest for Champions League qualification.
As the club aims to secure a top-four finish this season, Tottenham fans may have to wait until next season to see the full implementation of Postecoglou's attacking style of play. While the team is on course for improvement compared to last season's eighth-place finish, adjustments will be needed to address the vulnerabilities that opponents have been able to exploit.
Postecoglou's tenure at Tottenham is still in its early stages, and the coming months will reveal whether he can guide the team to greater heights and establish them as genuine title contenders. For now, the focus will be on addressing the issues that have hindered Spurs' progress and finding solutions to ensure a strong finish to the season.
