Tottenham supervisor Ange Postecoglou labelled his aspect’s 3-2 defeat to Brighton on Sunday the worst defeat since he took over.
Second-half targets from Yankuba Minteh, Georginio Rutter and Danny Welbeck accomplished a outstanding comeback after Brennan Johnson and James Maddison had struck for Spurs in an exhilarating contest on the south coast.
Postecoglou’s aspect dominated the primary 45-minutes on the Amex Stadium just for the momentum to swing in Brighton’s favour after the break.
The victory strikes Fabian Hurzeler’s group, who stay unbeaten at dwelling this season, as much as sixth within the Premier League desk, whereas defeat for Spurs retains them in ninth spot.
And a despondent Postecoglou couldn’t conceal his frustration along with his gamers’ capitulation after half-time.
He instructed Sky Sports activities: “Yeah, it’s disappointing. I’m completely gutted with that [result].
“That was most likely the worst defeat we’ve had since I’ve been right here.
“Unacceptable second half. We weren’t anyplace close to the place we needs to be.
“Possibly we simply obtained carried away with how we have been going.”
“That was most likely the worst defeat we’ve had since I’ve been right here” 😬
Ange Postecoglou speaks brazenly about Tottenham’s loss to Brighton 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/hZ6JHeJkcC
— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 6, 2024
The Tottenham boss admitted his aspect’s mentality was not proper within the second half, suggesting his gamers merely accepted their destiny.
“It’s a bit exhausting to grasp as a result of we haven’t completed that since I’ve been right here,” added Postecoglou.
“We’ve normally fought for every little thing however whenever you don’t, you normally pay the worth and we paid the worth.”
Hurzeler, however, was happy by his group’s spirit and resilience, and singled out match-winner Welbeck for explicit reward.
“From nowhere to on high of the world!” 🤯
Brighton flip it round! Welbeck heads dwelling! 💥 pic.twitter.com/gI1MUWCLzr
— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 6, 2024
“He appears to be younger, he’s in nice form,” stated Hurzeler.
“He’s taking good care of himself, of his efficiency, how he prepares for coaching.
“I at all times say he’s a task mannequin for all of the younger gamers.
“I actually get pleasure from working with him as a result of he’s a giant, huge skilled and numerous younger gamers ought to see him, ought to see how exhausting he works, and will see what is feasible in a soccer profession.”
Hurzeler will probably be hoping Welbeck and co. can proceed their sturdy begin to the marketing campaign once they journey to Newcastle in a fortnight.
Subsequent up for Spurs is the go to of West Ham.
