Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou has expressed frustration over a persistent leak of information from within the club, which he believes is hindering his work. The Greek-Australian manager has been dealing with the issue for much of the season, as sensitive details especially regarding player injuries are making their way to social media ahead of official announcements. This problem has added to an already difficult second season for Postecoglou, who is facing mounting pressure with Tottenham languishing in mid-table in the Premier League.
The issue came to light once again before Tottenham’s recent 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League quarter-finals. Just ahead of the match, news about Wilson Odobert’s exclusion from the starting lineup leaked, circulating long before the club had made its official announcement. Postecoglou has become increasingly frustrated by the situation and believes that the leaks are causing unnecessary disruption.
“There is no doubt we’ve got a leak inside the club,” Postecoglou said in a statement. “Someone continues to leak out information and they have all year. I don’t know why as it just makes our job even more difficult. It doesn’t help us, as you don’t want to give the opposition a helping hand.”
The leaks, which are often a mix of partial truths and misinformation, have complicated Tottenham’s preparations for matches. As Postecoglou explained, such information can be used by opponents to gain an advantage, and this is something the team wants to avoid. With the increasing frequency of these leaks, the manager has intensified his efforts to pinpoint the source, revealing that he has a strong suspicion about where the information is originating from. Postecoglou has assured that the situation will be dealt with in due course.
In addition to dealing with internal leaks, Postecoglou has been grappling with a series of injuries that have significantly impacted the team’s performance this season. Tottenham’s injury woes have been a major factor in their underwhelming campaign, with the team currently sitting in 14th place in the Premier League. This puts them on track to miss out on a top-10 finish for the first time since the 2007-08 season. As the club’s injury list grows longer, Postecoglou’s task of getting the team back to winning ways becomes more challenging.
With seven games left in the season, Postecoglou’s future at the club is uncertain. Reports suggest that his tenure at Tottenham could depend on his ability to secure silverware, with the Europa League now representing the club’s best chance of winning a trophy this season. The manager is fully aware of the stakes, with Tottenham’s 17-year wait for a major trophy making this campaign’s European run even more critical.
In light of the importance of the upcoming fixtures, Postecoglou is expected to rotate his squad for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers, ensuring that his players are in peak condition for the second leg of the Europa League quarter-final against Frankfurt. He emphasized that the changes would not just be for resting players but also for ensuring that fresh legs are available to face the intensity of the game. With the potential for extra time in the return leg, Postecoglou is keen on having a well-rested, fully prepared squad.
“We’ll need a big game, a big performance on Sunday, so having some fresh legs will help,” Postecoglou said. “But also looking into next Thursday, it’s not about resting guys or managing guys, it’s also about having guys ready. It could go to 120 minutes and we’ll need people ready to go, so with a combination of those factors, we’ll make some changes.”
As the season draws to a close, the pressure is mounting on Postecoglou and his squad to secure a strong finish. The manager’s efforts to handle the leaks and navigate the injury crisis will be crucial in determining whether Tottenham can salvage their campaign and end their trophy drought.
