Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has come under fire from journalist Alasdair Gold following Spurs’ 3-2 loss to Brighton.
After a strong first half where Tottenham took a 2-0 lead with goals from Brennan Johnson and James Maddison, the team crumbled in the second half, giving up three goals in just 18 minutes.
Gold was particularly frustrated with Postecoglou’s decision to delay substitutions until the 79th minute, leaving the fresh legs little time to make an impact on the match.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Gold was not impressed with Postecoglou’s explanation for the late changes. Postecoglou claimed he didn’t want to falsely reward the team for their overall performance by making earlier subs.
Gold argued that Postecoglou should have prioritized winning the game first and dealt with performance issues later. He found Postecoglou’s decision emotionally driven and unlike his usually pragmatic approach.
Ultimately, Gold believed that Postecoglou’s reasoning was flawed and that the team should have focused on winning the game first before addressing performance concerns.
The defeat to Brighton ends Tottenham’s five-game winning streak and leaves them with plenty to ponder over the international break. Postecoglou will look to bounce back against West Ham after the break, aiming to regain form and consistency in the Premier League.
