Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has firmly dismissed comparisons between his team’s achievements in the Europa League and those of Manchester United. Postecoglou’s comments come after Tottenham’s 2-0 victory over Bodo/Glimt, securing their spot in the Europa League final against United.
According to Mirror Football, Postecoglou expressed frustration with critics who downplay Tottenham’s European success due to their struggles in the Premier League. He made it clear that Tottenham’s progress to the final should be celebrated on its own, without comparing it to United’s long history of success.
Postecoglou acknowledged that winning the Europa League would be monumental for Tottenham, who have not lifted a major trophy in 17 years. “Maybe if we had Manchester United’s success, maybe I’d have a different view,” he said. “But I came into this role and I could have been sitting here in 5th position and I guarantee they’d be saying ‘this club needs to win something.'”
The final in Bilbao will mark a key moment in both clubs’ seasons, with both teams vying for silverware and a place in next season’s Champions League. For Postecoglou, this success is personal as well. He reflected on how proud his family would be, particularly his late father, who would have been thrilled by this achievement.
Tottenham and Manchester United are both in the midst of challenging seasons domestically, but they now have the chance to secure significant silverware and qualify for Europe’s top competition.
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