Tottenham may consider approaching an “elite” manager previously linked with West Ham United as current head coach Ange Postecoglou faces growing challenges.
North London Derby Heartbreak
Despite an early goal from Son Heung-min, Spurs were defeated 2-1 by Arsenal in a disappointing outing. An own goal by Dominic Solanke and Leandro Trossard’s first-half strike handed Tottenham their fourth defeat in five games, leaving them midtable.
Injury Woes Complicate Matters
Tottenham’s struggles have been exacerbated by a spate of injuries. Key players Guglielmo Vicario, Destiny Udogie, Rodrigo Bentancur, Ben Davies, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Wilson Odobert, and Timo Werner are all unavailable, which has been a recurring theme this season.
Despite these setbacks, Postecoglou faces mounting criticism as his side struggles to recapture the momentum of last year’s Europa League-qualifying fifth-place finish.
Tottenham’s Upcoming EPL Fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 19 | Everton (away) | Goodison Park |
| Jan 26 | Leicester (home) | Tottenham Stadium |
| Feb 2 | Brentford (away) | Gtech Community Stadium |
| Feb 16 | Man United (home) | Tottenham Stadium |
| Feb 22 | Ipswich (home) | Tottenham Stadium |
Levy’s Backup Plan?
TEAMtalk reports that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy may turn to Edin Terzić, the highly-rated former Borussia Dortmund manager, should Postecoglou fail to meet expectations. Terzić, who led Dortmund to a Champions League final and secured two major trophies, was previously linked with West Ham before their appointment of Graham Potter.
Those within Tottenham reportedly admire Terzić’s “elite” managerial qualities. While Postecoglou retains support for now, the second half of the season will determine his future.