Neville feels sick ahead of Tottenham v Man United after what Postecoglou said
Gary Neville is feeling nervous after Ange Postecoglou’s admission ahead of the UEFA Europa League final between Tottenham and Manchester United.
Postecoglou has had a difficult season at Tottenham, decimated by injuries, Premier League disappointment and countless defeats that Spurs supporters would rather forget.
Given the circumstances, facing United in the Europa League final at the Estadio de San Mamés on Wednesday (21 May) seems like a miracle.
The final will be important for the future of Tottenham and Postecoglou, and the 59-year-old’s claim ahead of the showdown in Bilbao has left former Manchester United defender Neville feeling unsettled.
Neville feeling nervous after Postecoglou’s second season remark
The Europa League final will not only clarify the next steps for Postecoglou but also the extent to which Tottenham can prepare for the new season.
A victory in the final and subsequent qualification for the UEFA Champions League would give Spurs the financial boost to invest in the club this summer.
| Premier League | MP | W | D | L | Pts |
| 17. Tottenham | 37 | 11 | 5 | 21 | 38 |
However, if silverware does not decorate the cabinets of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Lilywhites will lose vital freedom to act in the transfer window, as well as a trophy.
Speaking on the Gary Neville Podcast (18 May), Neville stated that as a former Man United player and current fan, he felt sick ahead of the final on Wednesday.
“Ange, many say that no matter what happens, he may not stay at Spurs. He said earlier in the season that he would win silverware in his second season, and he’s on the brink of doing so,” Neville said.
“It’s huge on Wednesday, and I said the moment those two teams went through that I have a sick feeling about it. I won’t look forward to it, to be honest with you, from the point of view of a United fan.”
Tottenham must invest for next season
If Tottenham do qualify for the Champions League, Daniel Levy must invest this summer.
However, while European football guarantees more time and resources to invest, Tottenham must still find a way to strengthen the team this summer.
Whether that means being smart in selling players and collecting a fee, or promoting a couple of academy talents to the first team, the North London club must have a clear plan of action going forward.
Thus, if Postecoglou’s time in North London is coming to an end, or even in the unlikely event that the 59-year-old continues with Tottenham, he or his replacement must not be set up to fail next season.