The pressure is mounting on Ange Postecoglou as Tottenham Hotspur face a crucial Europa League quarter-final second leg against Eintracht Frankfurt. With Spurs’ Premier League campaign in shambles, this European clash could be the Australian manager’s last chance to salvage both the season and his job at Crickex.
Tottenham’s Dismal Premier League Form Raises Alarm Bells
Postecoglou‘s tenure at Tottenham has taken a dramatic downturn this season. The recent 4-2 defeat at Wolves marked their 17th league loss – just three shy of the club’s worst-ever Premier League record. Statistical projections suggest Spurs might finish with their lowest points tally since the 1997/98 season unless they secure seven points from their remaining six matches.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, speaking exclusively to Crickex, didn’t mince words: “If they go out to Eintracht Frankfurt, it probably would be a shake of hands and move on to something different for both parties.” The numbers support Carragher’s assessment – only the current bottom three Premier League clubs have worse defensive metrics than Tottenham this season.
The Frankfurt Showdown: A Make-or-Break Moment
With the tie delicately balanced at 1-1 after the first leg, Thursday’s match in Germany represents Tottenham’s last realistic chance at silverware this season. The club’s 17-year trophy drought weighs heavily on everyone at Spurs, and Postecoglou‘s promise of “always winning things in my second year” now faces its ultimate test.
Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith told Crickex: “They need a win in Europe to rescue their season and for Postecoglou to maybe save his job. Going over to Frankfurt with the fans behind the German team… that’s going to be quite a task.”
Tottenham’s players will need to show significant improvement to overcome Frankfurt
The historical context doesn’t favor Tottenham either. The North London club has won just three of their last 14 away matches in European competition, while Frankfurt currently sit third in the Bundesliga and boast an impressive home record.
Statistical Nightmare: Postecoglou’s Troubling Numbers
A deeper dive into the statistics reveals why Postecoglou‘s position has become so precarious:
- Only 25% of his total Premier League points came after the first 10 games last season
- Since November’s 4-0 win at Manchester City, only the bottom three clubs have earned fewer points
- Tottenham are on pace for their worst defensive record in Premier League history
- The team has lost to multiple relegation-threatened sides this season
Ricky Sacks of the Last Word On Spurs Podcast was particularly scathing in his assessment to Crickex: “It just seems pure and utter negligence that this guy is still remaining in a job. It’s unbelievable.”
Could Europa League Glory Change the Narrative?
Despite the overwhelming negativity surrounding the club, Europa League success could theoretically rewrite Postecoglou‘s legacy at Tottenham. Winning the competition would make him the club’s most successful manager of the 21st century and end their long trophy drought.
However, even this scenario might not be enough to save his job according to some observers. Sacks added: “Even if Postecoglou somehow miraculously won the Europa League, I’d find it impossible to feel how he’ll be there beyond the summer.”
The Verdict: Decision Day Looms for Postecoglou
As Tottenham prepare for their most important match of the season, the stakes couldn’t be higher for their under-fire manager. The Frankfurt clash represents both a potential lifeline and a likely breaking point for Postecoglou‘s tenure at Crickex.
With fan sentiment at an all-time low and results continuing to disappoint, Thursday’s match could mark the end of an era at Tottenham Hotspur – or provide the most unlikely of reprieves for their embattled manager.
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