AliousAnge Postecoglou has firmly rejected the idea that his Tottenham team will ease up in their upcoming match against Manchester City, despite the possibility that a win or draw could inadvertently secure the Premier League title for their local adversaries, Arsenal.
The Spurs’ head coach is adamant about securing victories in Tottenham’s last three matches, beginning with Burnley on Saturday.
He emphasizes that merely making it to the Champions League does not equate to Tottenham becoming a Champions League-level team.
Postecoglou faces a setback as Richarlison is ruled out for the season due to a calf injury, preventing his participation in the Copa America for Brazil.
With Tottenham trailing Aston Villa by seven points and only two games left for Villa, Tottenham must win their remaining matches to have a shot at surpassing them.
A victory or tie against Manchester City next Tuesday could hand the title over to Arsenal, but Postecoglou remains undeterred, focusing on ending the season on a high note despite four consecutive losses.
“I am wholeheartedly committed to this club every day, fighting for every possible gain because that’s my duty,” Postecoglou stated. “I refuse to abandon any endeavor, no matter how hopeless it may seem, as that would mean shirking my responsibilities.
My goal is for us to conclude the season with strength, striving to win our final three matches and see where that leads us.”
As for Burnley, they face relegation unless they defeat Tottenham on Saturday, yet Postecoglou is not one to offer concessions.
When questioned about his team’s commitment to the season, Postecoglou responded, “To give up is a severe accusation.
Does it imply I should just relax, sip a latte, and let the team train without me? I never surrender. I never implied that finishing in the top four was unimportant.
Rather, I believe that achieving that alone won’t transform us into the team I envision for the following year. It won’t be the defining factor for us.
I would expect anyone in my position to enter every challenge with full dedication, as anything less often leads to failure.”
Addressing the suggestion that Tottenham might be better suited for the Europa League, which they have a greater chance of winning, Postecoglou said, “While I understand that perspective, it doesn’t change my desire to aim for the highest possible finish and compete in the best tournament available.
Securing fourth place and a Champions League spot doesn’t inherently make us a Champions League team. That status requires more than a single fourth-place finish. Currently, I don’t consider us a Champions League team.
We have more work ahead. Nonetheless, that doesn’t diminish my aspiration for us to qualify for the Champions League.
Even if we secure fourth place, it won’t alter my assessment of our situation or our plans for the summer. My vision remains clear.”
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