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Tanguy Ndombele failed to impress Ange Postecoglou on the first day of training at Tottenham Hotspur

Unfortunately for Tanguy Ndombele, his first day back at Tottenham Hotspur’s training ground left a sour taste in the mouth of new manager Ange Postecoglou. In the world of football, first impressions can be pivotal. They can shape a player’s destiny at a club and set the tone for their entire season. It proved true in the midfielder’s case.

While some players came in brimming with enthusiasm and smiles, Ndombele sauntered in like a sulking schoolkid reluctantly returning to class. According to transfer insider Dean Jones, it was evident from the outset that Ndombele’s attitude was a far cry from that of his teammate Yves Bissouma.

On that pivotal first day of training, Bissouma appeared full of vim and vigour, his eyes gleaming with motivation to impress the new gaffer. In stark contrast, Ndombele’s demeanour resembled that of someone burdened by the weight of expectations.

This initial impression, as it turns out, was a foreshadowing of the divergent paths the two players would take during the summer. Bissouma wasted no time in making his mark under Postecoglou’s guidance.

His performances on the training ground quickly won the Australian manager over, and he soon found himself as one of the first names on the team sheet. For Ndombele, however, the story took a different turn.

His efforts failed to impress Postecoglou, and this lack of synergy with the manager’s vision led to speculations about his future at the club. Ultimately, he has been successfully shipped out from the club.

Tanguy Ndombele failed to impress Ange Postecoglou on the first day of training at Tottenham Hotspur. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
Tanguy Ndombele has left Tottenham this season again. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

What set Postecoglou apart from his predecessors was his unwavering commitment to his footballing philosophy. On that very first day, he made it clear to the players that he was ready to have fun.

While the departure of Tanguy Ndombele may have left some fans with a sense of what could have been, it’s evident that Postecoglou’s philosophy is not one that can accommodate half-hearted efforts or players who are not fully aligned with his vision.

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As the season unfolds, and the team begins to take shape under Postecoglou’s guidance, one thing is clear: the Australian manager is unapologetically committed to having fun, to playing football the way it’s meant to be played – with passion, energy, and an unwavering belief in the power of teamwork. Exciting times lie ahead for the Spurs fan.

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