When Tottenham prepares for Manchester United this Sunday, both clubs are in bad streets.
Both sides are in the lower half of the table that reaches the lower half of the table and do not generate real dynamics in their campaigns.
Their cup performances were just as overwhelming, and early outputs and sub -representations made their respective fan bases frustrated.
Neither Tottenham nor United have managed to pursue a consistent victory, and the pressure exists on their managers, Poseteclou and Ruben Amorim to turn things around.
With both clubs on a crossroads, this game could be a crucial moment in their season.
Postecoglous Tottenham: a injury crisis and lack of depth
When Postecoglou arrived in Tottenham, he brought a fresh, grasping philosophy that initially took over the fans.
In the course of the season, however, the defects of Spurs were ruthlessly exposed. The biggest problem that is plagued by the North London Club is the extensive list of injury.
Sometimes Postcoglou missed significant parts of the season without half of his preferred start -XI player with key player like James Maddison, Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero.
Tottenham has left this crisis behind to maintain the intensity that is necessary to take part in several fronts.
“It is difficult to assess a manager if you have so many problems within one side.”
Sue Smith expresses sympathy for Posetecoglou when he tackles the injury crisis of Tottenham Hotspur 🤕pic.twitter.com/txvbevy0gk
– Sky Sports Premier League (@Skysportspl) February 10, 2025
Another main concern is the failure of the club to adequately strengthen the squad in the transfer window.
Although Spurs was associated with several reinforcements, it failed to effectively competive the necessary depth in the Premier League, the Carabao Cup, the FA Cup and the Europa League.
This has led to an overwriting of a core group of players, many of whom suffer after twice a week since the end of 2024.
With limited squad rotation, Tottenham looked sluggishly and without energy without energy in the last games and tightened her fights.
Amorim’s man utd: a system change without success
According to Erik Ten Hag’s release, Ruben Amorim took responsibility for Manchester United, but his term in office has not yet achieved any positive results.
In contrast to many new management dates that bring a first jump, Amorim’s arrival was met with persistent struggles.
One of the biggest topics was his decision to implement a new tactical system that shifted to a three -way formation of change of three.
Although this approach worked well at Sporting, he has not yet successfully translated into Old Trafford, whereby the players were apparently uncomfortable and confused in their new roles.
Apart from tactical changes, the United squad remains filled with players who were below average.
Joshua Zirkzee, Casemiro and Andre Onana did not meet the expectations and leave Amorim without the necessary quality to carry out their vision.
🔴🏆 Diogo Dalot: “We can win a Premier League title with Rúben Amorim. I think realistically we can win. “
“But then it becomes the most difficult to hear as a fan: that it will take time.” pic.twitter.com/izs4dnziph
– Fabrizio Romano (@fabrizioromano) February 10, 2025
Many of these players were either panic purchases or remains of former regimes, which highlighted the lack of a clear transmission strategy in the club.
Until Amorim can redesign the squad in his image, United will probably continue to fight for consistency.
Owner problems with Tottenham and Manchester United
Both the fights of Tottenham and Manchester United extend beyond the field. Their groups of owners are under fire because they do not prioritize football success before business interests.
Daniel Levy remains a split figure in Tottenham. While he supervised the growth of the club in a financial power package, his aversion to spending a lot of proven talent was a large source of frustration for fans.
Spurs have a state-of-the-art stadium and training facilities, but their squad lacks the depth that is necessary to compete at the highest level.
Levy’s focus on the balance of the books has led to careful expenses on the transfer market and left managers like Posetecoglou on a strike with limited options.
Manchester United’s expenditure is due to the latest influence of Ineos on the club. Since Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos, Sir Jim Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos have reduced the costs and rationalized the operation.
However, her focus on financial wisdom did not popularly popular with the fan base. Instead of taking brave steps to strengthen the squad, hesitated United, and their decision -making has not to spend the ambition that the association restorable in its earlier fame.
Ineos’ inability to connect with supporters, a frustrated fan base has further alienated, which makes Amorim’s job even more difficult.
Time for changes.
Time to get up.
Time to join the protest.
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– 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐦 (@Changeforsportspurs) February 7, 2025
Why were Postecoglou and Amorim not fired?
Despite their fights, both managers remain responsible. Postecoglou was granted a certain scope due to the unprecedented injury crisis in Tottenham.
Even his critics recognize that no manager can thrive with the number of most important absences that Spurs have endured this season. In view of the promising start that he made, the club is ready to give him time to turn things around as soon as his squad is full.
Amorim, on the other hand, is still in the early days of his term. To dismiss him now would be seen as an admission of failure by United’s board, which would further damage her credibility.
Amorim is still trying to implement his philosophy and stamp his authority in the squad. While the results were bad, United will probably give him more time to completely redesign the team before making drastic decisions.
How can Spurs and United save their season?
With their Premier League campaigns, which are apparently outside the repair, both Tottenham and Manchester United have to focus on cup competitions.
For Spurs, the Europa League is its best chance of cutlery and redemption.
The winning of the competition would not only end their long trophy thumb, but also secure a place in the Champions League of the next season, which gives an urgently needed thrust after a disappointing league campaign.
The Europa League also has to consider United as the main goal. Since the qualifications of the Champions League over the Premier League look more and less likely, it would be an important performance to secure the title of Europa League.
In addition, the FA Cup offers another potential way to save your season. The winning of domestic silver would give Amorim credibility and possibly buy him more time to implement his vision in the club.
A Manchester United Fan Group wrote an open letter to Sir Jim Ratcliffe, in which he asks the club to freeze ticket prices and end the war against season ticket holders 👇 pic.twitter.com/bsvvwkeybu
– Sky Sports News (@Skysportsws) January 27, 2025
Will every manager survive?
While Tottenham and Manchester United are preparing to face, both managers are under immense pressure.
A difficult defeat could push you closer to the sack. With the missions, the game on Sunday is more than just a fight for three points. It is a crucial character test for Postecoglou and Amorim.
If the two club continues to stall, the likelihood of management will only grow. At the moment, both managers remain in place, but the patience of their respective boards and fan bases is thin.
If things don’t improve soon, Tottenham and Manchester United may be looking for another fresh start before the season.
