Sun Sep 29 20:28:29 UTC 2024: ## Postecoglou Backs Ten Hag Ahead of Tense Manchester United Clash
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has offered his support to under-fire Manchester United counterpart Erik ten Hag ahead of their crucial clash on Sunday. Both managers have faced criticism after underwhelming starts to the season, with Spurs currently sitting just above United on goal difference.
Postecoglou acknowledged the immense pressure that comes with managing United but highlighted ten Hag’s recent successes, including two trophy wins, as evidence of his capabilities.
“There’s always some manager under pressure,” Postecoglou said during his pre-match press conference. “But I think Erik’s in a really tough job. He’s done really well. He keeps mentioning he’s won two trophies and he has, so I don’t think that’s insignificant.”
The Spurs boss also praised the quality of United’s squad and admitted that the upcoming game at Old Trafford will be a tough one.
“You look at their record irrespective of the managers, it’s still a fairly compelling record there and they’ve got some real quality players,” Postecoglou stated.
The match will see Tottenham seeking their first win at Old Trafford since a resounding 6-1 victory in 2020 under Jose Mourinho.
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