Ange Postecoglou has no concern with current remarks made by previous Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino and firmly insisted conjecture over his very own future would certainly not “rock” his globe.
Current United States supervisor Pochettino, that delighted in an effective five-year spell as Spurs head instructor prior to his 2019 separation, performed a variety of meetings in March where he revealed his need to someday return to the north London club.
It was propounded Postecoglou that the timing was rude provided Tottenham’s residential battles and the examination on the Australian with the Europa League the last chance to restore an inadequate project.
“I mean Mauricio, if he wants to come back one day, I hope it happens for him. We all have dreams and aspirations,” Postecoglou stated in advance of Thursday’s journey to Chelsea.
“If that’s what he wants, then…you’re suggesting he is trying to put pressure on me?
“Well, I don’t feel disrespected. I think if you ask Mauricio that question directly, you would get a pretty clear answer as to what his intent was.
“Again, nothing for me to be consumed with. I’m more focused on making sure we try to win tomorrow night.”
A 2-0 loss at Fulham on March 16 was Tottenham’s 15th loss of the Premier League project and triggered a worldwide break where discussion over Postecoglou’s future was raging.
But the 59-year-old explained: “I don’t deal with it, mate.
“I know what my responsibilities are and I am sure if the club decide to go in a different direction, there are some outstanding candidates for it.
“And you know what, maybe someone will think, ‘Ange Postecoglou is not a bad coach, maybe we’ll take a punt on him’.
“Mate, it doesn’t rock my world. It doesn’t consume me. I am here, I am passionate about what we’re doing. I was brought in to change the way the club plays, rejuvenate the squad and bring success. I am focused on that and that is what I’ll keep doing.”
While Spurs’ main emphasis throughout the following 2 weeks is a Europa League quarter-final with Eintracht Frankfurt, Postecoglou have to browse organization components with Chelsea, Southampton and Wolves in the very same duration.
He recognized a difficult away journey to Stamford Bridge– where Tottenham have actually just won when because a triumph in 1990– can function as an outfit practice session for their last-eight 2nd leg in Germany on April 17.
Postecoglou included: “It is a little bit different because I think European competition and knock-out competition, it tends to be a little bit more cagey, but there are some elements there.
“Playing away from home, against a loud fanbase, against a quality opponent where certainly, if we can come through that test, it gives you confidence about what is ahead.
“We need to try to build some momentum into the rest of the season and finish in a positive way. Going to Chelsea, we know we have to play well to beat them.”
Meanwhile, Spurs academy grad Callum Olusesi, 18, has actually authorized a brand-new four-year bargain.
