Wed Jan 08 18:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Postecoglou: Even Salah Would Struggle at Tottenham’s Current Level
**London, England** – Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has admitted his team is in dire straits, claiming even Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah would struggle to replicate his prolific form at Spurs. Speaking ahead of their League Cup semi-final against league leaders Liverpool, Postecoglou highlighted the team’s struggles, citing a lack of cohesive team play and defensive solidity as major contributing factors to their current 12th-place league standing.
Postecoglou contrasted the team’s performance by suggesting that, conversely, Tottenham captain Son Heung-min, who has scored only seven goals this season, would likely thrive in Liverpool’s high-performing system. The manager emphasized that Spurs are overly reliant on individual brilliance rather than a strong team performance. This assessment comes as Spurs activated a one-year contract extension for Son on Tuesday.
The comments underscore the pressure facing Postecoglou, whose team has lost three of their last four games. While acknowledging Salah’s world-class status, Postecoglou believes the Egyptian’s usual output would be significantly hampered by Tottenham’s current deficiencies. The manager’s candid assessment paints a stark picture of the challenges facing Tottenham as they head into the crucial two-legged League Cup semi-final.
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