Postecoglou defends Tottenham amid calls for dismissal

Tottenham Hotspur's manager Ange Postecoglou defended his players following their recent elimination from both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup, attributing the team's struggles to an ongoing injury crisis that has sidelined 11 first-team players. After losing to Aston Villa 2-1, Postecoglou described criticisms of the team's performance as 'agenda-driven' and emphasized that no other club could sustain success under similar circumstances. He highlighted the youthfulness of his squad, featuring several teenagers, and noted that they have shown admirable effort despite the challenges. Postecoglou dismissed claims that the injury situation is merely an excuse, arguing that objective analysis should take the context of their circumstances into account. He expressed respect for his players' commitment over the past two and a half months and urged for a better understanding of their situation. With Tottenham now focused on the Europa League, Postecoglou remains hopeful that some injured players will return soon to bolster the squad's performance.