Ange Postecoglou admits Tottenham’s current form ‘hurts immensely’ but believes the team can turn things around.
Spurs conceded a late equalizer in their 2-2 draw with Wolves in the Premier League on Sunday – a result that means Postecoglou’s side have won just twice in their last 10 games in all competitions.
Tottenham remain in the bottom half of the table, two points behind 10th-placed Brighton, but Postecoglou’s squad has been decimated by injuries in recent weeks.
Destiny Udogie was the latest to limp off the pitch with a knock, becoming Spurs’ ninth unavailable player.
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“It hurts me because I have responsibility,” Postecoglou told Sky Sports.
“When I see how hard the players are trying, it hurts even more. I wanted them to be rewarded for their efforts. It hurts immensely. It is my responsibility for where we are right now.
“I will carry on. There is still a lot of work ahead of us to get these players help. Our job is to help them be their best.
“I can see how hard they are trying. If we were at our sharpest, we would have scored the third and fourth goals, we were just a few centimeters away.”
The Spurs coach vented his frustration at the current injury list and added: “We lack the dynamism we need.
“Where does Deki (Kulusevski) get the energy from? Dom (Solanke), Sonny (Son Heung-min). These guys struggle with energy and are not as sharp as we can be.
“We have a lot to do and we are unable to get players back so we can refresh the team. If we get one back, we lose one.
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“At some point we will have a healthy squad and be able to play at a high level. We showed that we can beat anyone.
“There is always a chance to make a run. That is secondary to supporting the players physically, mentally and numerically.”
Tottenham are next in action when they host Newcastle in their first game of 2025 on January 4.
