Tottenham supervisor Ange Postecoglou labelled his facet’s 3-2 defeat to Brighton on Sunday the worst defeat since he took over.
Second-half objectives 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 facet 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 workforce, who stay unbeaten at residence 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 disguise his frustration together with his gamers’ capitulation after half-time.
He informed Sky Sports activities: “Yeah, it’s disappointing. I’m completely gutted with that [result].
“That was in all probability 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 bought carried away with how we had been going.”
“That was in all probability the worst defeat we’ve had since I’ve been right here” 😬
Ange Postecoglou speaks overtly about Tottenham’s loss to Brighton 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/hZ6JHeJkcC
— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 6, 2024
The Tottenham boss admitted his facet’s mentality was not proper within the second half, suggesting his gamers merely accepted their destiny.
“It’s a bit onerous to grasp as a result of we haven’t accomplished that since I’ve been right here,” added Postecoglou.
“We’ve often fought for every little thing however if you don’t, you often pay the value and we paid the value.”
Hurzeler, then again, was happy by his workforce’s spirit and resilience, and singled out match-winner Welbeck for specific reward.
“From nowhere to on prime of the world!” 🤯
Brighton flip it round! Welbeck heads residence! 💥 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 all the time 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 an enormous, massive skilled and numerous younger gamers ought to see him, ought to see how onerous he works, and will see what is feasible in a soccer profession.”
Hurzeler shall be hoping Welbeck and co. can proceed their sturdy begin to the marketing campaign after they journey to Newcastle in a fortnight.
Subsequent up for Spurs is the go to of West Ham.
