Tottenham news round-up: Postecoglou sack decision made, Carragher savages trio
Tottenham suffered a humiliating defeat against Liverpool which knocked them out of the Carabao Cup on Thursday, 6 February.
Ange Postecoglou’s side are now expected to put all their eggs in the Europa League basket as they aim to qualify for the Champions League next season.
With a lot going on surrounding the Lilywhites, Tottenham News has rounded up the big news stories from 7 February.
Kieran Maguire issues staggering £748m revelation
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire has revealed that Spurs’ net spend over the last ten years has been a staggering £748million.
This puts them in the top five of all Premier League clubs, with Liverpool’s net spend being nearly £200million less.
Even in the current campaign, Spurs’ net spend is £99million – a number only eclipsed by Manchester United, Ipswich Town and Brighton.
Jamie Carragher savages three Spurs players post Liverpool defeat
Jamie Carragher was far from pleased with the performances of Rodrigo Bentancur, Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr.
The trio started in midfield for Spurs and they were labelled a “disgrace” by the former Liverpool captain who saw Arne Slot’s side make it through to the final.
Postecoglou’s side failed to take the game to the Reds at Anfield and were humiliated, losing 4-0 on the night.
Carragher told Sky Sports (6 February): “When I look at those three Tottenham midfield players, I thought they were a disgrace no matter who the manager is.”
Fabrizio Romano shares an update on Ange Postecoglou being sacked at Tottenham
The situation is under control with regards to Postecoglou’s future at the North London club.
Despite the 4-0 defeat against Liverpool, there are no immediate plans to sack the Australian, according to Fabrizio Romano.
With the club languishing in the bottom seven, the only chance to get European football next season appears to be via winning the Europa League or the FA Cup.