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Ange Postecoglou has urged Tottenham Hotspur to embrace the pressure of their upcoming Europa League clash with AZ Alkmaar, standing by his assertion that he always wins a trophy in his second season. Tottenham must overturn a 1-0 deficit when they host the Dutch side on Thursday to keep their hopes of ending a long-standing trophy drought alive.
Despite a difficult season, with Spurs sitting in 13th place in the Premier League and eliminated from both domestic cups, Postecoglou remains confident in his ability to secure silverware in his second year, as he promised back in September.
Asked if the high stakes of Thursday’s match could add pressure to his team, Postecoglou dismissed the notion, saying, “There’s always pressure there… we need to embrace that.” He acknowledged that as the competition progresses, every match becomes crucial, knowing that each result either leads to further advancement or marks the end of the road.
Postecoglou, who has faced mounting criticism for Tottenham’s struggles, defended his earlier comments about winning trophies, stating that he wasn’t making a bold claim but simply expressing his past achievements. He remained optimistic about defying the odds, noting, “Maybe we will defy the odds and I do win something.”
The pressure is on for Postecoglou to deliver, and he is determined to see Spurs through a crucial moment in their season.
