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‘Ange Postecoglou to blame Son Heung-min after Tottenham sack’
Harri Burton
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Ange Postecoglou, Son Heung-min, Tottenham
Credit: Imago
Harri Burton
Sat 5 April 2025 9:00, UK
Ange Postecoglou will feel majorly disappointed with some of his biggest stars as Tottenham fans beg for Daniel Levy to make a change at the helm.
Spurs are sitting 13th in the Premier League table, without a victory in their last four league matches and showing no signs of positivity, leaving Postecoglou under immense pressure from Tottenham fans.
The Australian was at the centre of a rather heated moment during the 1-0 defeat to Chelsea on Thursday, 3 April, having been booed for replacing Lucas Bergvall with Pape Sarr.
His substitution looked to have worked wonders, with the midfielder scoring a long-range screamer five minutes after coming on, with the Australian cupping his ears to the supporters, only for the goal to be ruled out for a foul.
That is exactly the kind of toxic relationship that has formed between the manager and the matchday fans, with the former Celtic boss seemingly biting off more than he can chew with his move to the Premier League.
Ange Postecoglou on brink of Tottenham sack after Stamford Bridge disappointment
The Lilywhites barely laid a glove on Enzo Maresca‘s side at Stamford Bridge, with most of their chances coming in the final few minutes as the Blues dropped further back to defend their lead.
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For all the criticism aimed at Daniel Levy for his lack of investment on the pitch, it is transfers like the £65million move for Dominic Solanke which likely puts him off any big-money additions [BBC Sport].
Chelsea Tottenham
50% possession 50% possession
11 shots / 5 on target 8 shots / 2 on target
1.1 xG 0.87 xG
4 big chances 2 big chances
4 corners 6 corners
The former Bournemouth striker cannot take all of the blame, however, with the likes of James Maddison and Wilson Odobert unable to support him well enough, or even substitutes Brennan Johnson and Mathys Tel.
But it is arguably club captain Son Heung-min that Postecoglou should take the biggest issue with, though, as the South Korean forward continues to shy away from the biggest moments in North London.
Despite notching 11 goals and 12 assists across all competitions this season, Son continues to come under heavy criticism from Tottenham fans and it is understandable as to why.
Son Heung-min to get Ange Postecoglou sacked in North London
The 32-year-old, who has extended his stay in North London until the end of next season, has only become a source of frustration in recent weeks as Spurs’ form continues to falter.
He often goes missing at crucial times, and the most recent announcement made by Tottenham about Son annoyed the supporters, and that could be the exact reason that the forward gets his manager sacked this summer.
The South Korean superstar has been an incredible player in his time at Spurs, yet emerging from the shadow of Harry Kane when the England captain left for Bayern Munich has coincided with his previously-imperious form starting to drain away.
While he managed two shots against Chelsea, he failed to create a single chance, delivered zero of his five crosses, was dispossessed once, and was even dribbled past [FotMob].
Son Heung-min warming up for Tottenham
Son Heung-min has been heavily criticised in North London. (Credit: Imago)
Given the lack of Spurs’ attacking options, Postecoglou really has no other choice but to keep starting Son in attack, and that could be crucial as the team attempts to win the Europa League title this term.
It is impossible to ignore the Lilywhites’ current form, and while they have been more positive in Europe, Son’s poor form could see them get knocked out by Eintracht Frankfurt soon.
Remaining in the European competition is likely the only thing keeping Levy from pulling the rug from underneath Postecoglou, and without goals from one of the team’s biggest stars, his time could be up before the season ends.
If the former Celtic treble-winner is sent packing this summer he will have no shortage of targets for his feelings, with injuries and VAR bound to be at the forefront of his mind, but underperforming players will surely be there too, and none more so than the captain and biggest star in the Tottenham squ
