Postecoglou defends trophy claims as Spurs face AZ Alkmaar

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou affirmed his belief that he typically wins a trophy in his second season at a club, despite facing criticism for his comments. He emphasized that his statement was not a bold claim but a reflection of his past successes with previous teams, including Brisbane Roar, Yokohama F. Marinos, and Celtic. Currently, Spurs are in a challenging position, needing to overturn a 1-0 deficit against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League, which represents their last chance for silverware this season. Postecoglou expressed confidence in his team's ability to perform better after a disappointing first leg and highlighted that they must play with intensity to progress. He also noted the return of key defensive players, Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, which could bolster the squad. Overall, Postecoglou remains focused on the upcoming match and maintains a positive outlook despite the team's current struggles.