Liverpool ruthlessly dismantled Tottenham 6-3 at the N17, leaving Arne Slot’s side in complete control as they dominated possession and created more opportunities. Despite having their fair share of chances, Ange Postecoglou’s men failed to capitalise. The crushing defeat has intensified scrutiny on Postecoglou’s position. During the post-match press conference, the Tottenham manager firmly responded to questions about his injury-hit defence following the humiliating loss.

Postecoglou stuck with the same line-up that secured a 4-3 victory over Manchester United, despite his players showing signs of fatigue amidst a mounting injury crisis. Radu Dragusin, Archie Gray, and Djed Spence once again stepped in to fill gaps in the defence. Despite these challenges, Tottenham managed to score three goals against Liverpool—a feat only Newcastle has matched this season—highlighting the team’s ability to cope up in difficult circumstances.

Big Ange fires back at reporter’s tough question

Tottenham delivered a chaotic performance in their final game before Christmas, conceding three goals in each half as Liverpool showcased their title-winning potential. Heading into the tough fixture, Spurs faced mounting pressure, and their defensive fragility were exposed once again.

In the post-match interview with BBC Sport, Ange Postecoglou addressed questions about his side’s defensive struggles, making it clear he was frustrated by the recurring line of questioning. He highlighted the impact of key injuries, stating that Tottenham’s challenges stem from being without their goalkeeper, two centre-backs, and left-back.

Postecoglou remarked that such absences would hinder any team, even one as formidable as Liverpool. He also emphasised that critics will interpret the situation as they see fit, but the reality of his depleted squad speaks for itself.

Big Ange replying to the reporters, stated

“I’m just going to stop answering these questions. If people can’t see the obvious I‘m not going to point it out. Make of it what you want, yes we’re conceding goals.

“If you want to discount the fact we’re missing a goalkeeper, two centre-backs and left-back and that hasn’t coincided with what we’re doing… I don’t know what to say anymore. I think people make up their mind in their own way. They either think what I’m doing is good or bad, and that’s fine.

“It’s fairly significant, if you took out Liverpool’s goalkeeper, two centre-backs and a left-back – or any team other than Liverpool, they’d find it tough going as well.”

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Ange Postecoglou’s situation at Tottenham remains under scrutiny, with his injury-hit squad struggling to find consistency. As Spurs gear up to face Nottingham Forest right after Christmas, they’ll aim to bounce back and climb out of their current 11th position in the Premier League table.