Tottenham supervisor Ange Postecoglou labelled his aspect’s 3-2 defeat to Brighton on Sunday the worst defeat since he took over.
Second-half targets from Yankuba Minteh, Georginio Rutter and Danny Welbeck accomplished a outstanding comeback after Brennan Johnson and James Maddison had struck for Spurs in an exciting contest on the south coast.
Postecoglou’s aspect dominated the primary 45-minutes on the Amex Stadium just for the momentum to swing in Brighton’s favour after the break.
The victory strikes Fabian Hurzeler’s staff, who stay unbeaten at dwelling this season, as much as sixth within the Premier League desk, whereas defeat for Spurs retains them in ninth spot.
And a despondent Postecoglou couldn’t cover his frustration along with his gamers’ capitulation after half-time.
He advised Sky Sports activities: “Yeah, it’s disappointing. I’m completely gutted with that [result].
“That was most likely the worst defeat we’ve had since I’ve been right here.
“Unacceptable second half. We weren’t wherever close to the place we ought to be.
“Perhaps we simply obtained carried away with how we have been going.”
“That was most likely the worst defeat we’ve had since I’ve been right here” 😬
Ange Postecoglou speaks overtly about Tottenham’s loss to Brighton 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/hZ6JHeJkcC
— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 6, 2024
The Tottenham boss admitted his aspect’s mentality was not proper within the second half, suggesting his gamers merely accepted their destiny.
“It’s a bit laborious to know as a result of we haven’t finished that since I’ve been right here,” added Postecoglou.
“We’ve often fought for every part however once you don’t, you often pay the value and we paid the value.”
Hurzeler, then again, was happy by his staff’s spirit and resilience, and singled out match-winner Welbeck for explicit reward.
“From nowhere to on high of the world!” 🤯
Brighton flip it round! Welbeck heads dwelling! 💥 pic.twitter.com/gI1MUWCLzr
— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 6, 2024
“He appears to be younger, he’s in nice form,” stated Hurzeler.
“He’s caring for himself, of his efficiency, how he prepares for coaching.
“I all the time say he’s a task mannequin for all of the younger gamers.
“I actually take pleasure in working with him as a result of he’s an enormous, large skilled and quite a lot of younger gamers ought to see him, ought to see how laborious he works, and may see what is feasible in a soccer profession.”
Hurzeler will probably be hoping Welbeck and co. can proceed their robust begin to the marketing campaign after they journey to Newcastle in a fortnight.
Subsequent up for Spurs is the go to of West Ham.
