According to report, Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou had little sympathy for Manchester United's injury struggles after his team secured a crucial 1-0 victory on Sunday. Speaking after the match, he dismissed any notion of pity for Erik ten Hag's depleted squad, pointing out that Spurs had faced similar struggles earlier in the season.
"If I check my office, I don't have any sympathy cards from other managers, so that hasn't happened," Postecoglou remarked. Acknowledging that United had key players missing and young talents filling the bench, he responded bluntly: "Well, welcome to my world. But that's for one game. Now do that for two months. Any club. Do that for two months."
Tottenham, who suffered a mid-season slump due to injuries, finally had the upper hand this time. Postecoglou stressed the importance of the win, saying it was a much-needed boost for his team. "It was a big game for us. We needed to perform well to get the result, and I think we did just that." He also highlighted the return of key players like James Maddison, Brennan Johnson, and Micky van de Ven, who significantly strengthened the squad.
Maddison's comeback was particularly eventful as he scored a crucial goal, but his celebration stirred conversation. "Everyone is talking about his celebration, but I didn't see it. Knowing Madders, it doesn't surprise me that he responded in his own way," Postecoglou said. He praised the midfielder's impact, pointing out his impressive goal contributions this season.
Despite the victory, Tottenham picked up a few injury concerns, with Son Heung-min, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Kevin Danso sustaining knocks. Postecoglou reassured fans that they were not serious and emphasized the advantage of having time for proper recovery.
With Spurs aiming for a strong finish, Postecoglou remains optimistic. "There's still a lot to fight for. We're not happy with where we are, but circumstances are changing." While he acknowledged the journey ahead, he saw the win as a step in the right direction. "It's just one game, but it was an important one. Getting three points makes us feel like we're turning things around."
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