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 exceptional comeback after Brennan Johnson and James Maddison had struck for Spurs in an exciting 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 house 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 cover his frustration along with his gamers’ capitulation after half-time.
He advised 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 ought to be.
“Possibly we simply obtained 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 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 arduous to grasp as a result of we haven’t accomplished that since I’ve been right here,” added Postecoglou.
“We’ve normally fought for every little thing however once you don’t, you normally pay the value and we paid the value.”
Hurzeler, then again, was happy by his group’s spirit and resilience, and singled out match-winner Welbeck for explicit reward.
“From nowhere to on prime of the world!” 🤯
Brighton flip it round! Welbeck heads house! 💥 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 caring for himself, of his efficiency, how he prepares for coaching.
“I all the time say he’s a job mannequin for all of the younger gamers.
“I actually take pleasure in working with him as a result of he’s an enormous, large skilled and a number of younger gamers ought to see him, ought to see how arduous he works, and may see what is feasible in a soccer profession.”
Hurzeler might be hoping Welbeck and co. can proceed their robust begin to the marketing campaign once they journey to Newcastle in a fortnight.
Subsequent up for Spurs is the go to of West Ham.
