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Postecoglou Stands by Trophy Claim as Spurs Face Europa League Decider

Tottenham must overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit against AZ Alkmaar to keep their Europa League hopes alive and end a 17-year trophy drought.

Soccer Football - Europa League - Tottenham Hotspur Press Conference - Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre, London, Britain - March 12, 2025 Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
Postecoglou reiterated his record of winning a trophy in his second year at every club
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou

Overview

  • Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has defended his earlier statement that he always wins a trophy in his second season, despite a challenging campaign for the club.
  • Spurs host AZ Alkmaar on Thursday in the second leg of their Europa League round-of-16 tie, needing to recover from a 1-0 loss in the first leg to progress further in the competition.
  • The Europa League represents Tottenham's last chance to win silverware this season and secure Champions League qualification for next year, as they sit 13th in the Premier League and are out of both domestic cups.
  • Key players, including defenders Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, are available to start together for the first time in three months, providing a boost to the squad ahead of the decisive match.
  • Postecoglou emphasized the importance of embracing the pressure of the high-stakes match and highlighted the leadership of experienced players like Guglielmo Vicario, James Maddison, and Son Heung-min.