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This defeat at Anfield has left Tottenham fans in uproar, with many taking to social media to express their frustration and call for the sacking of manager Ange Postecoglou.
The Reds' goals came from Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Virgil van Dijk, propelling them into the final where they will face Newcastle at Wembley to defend their title.
The absence of Spurs' key players like Guglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie, Brennan Johnson, James Maddison, and Dominic Solanke was noticeable, yet the performance of the team drew sharp criticism.
Postecoglou's tactical choices, particularly in midfield, were under scrutiny. The combination of Yves Bissouma, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Pape Sarr failed to gel, as has been observed multiple times this season.
Post-match, Postecoglou admitted the shortcomings, stating, "Liverpool were too good for us tonight. We didn't get into the game in the way we wanted to. We allowed them to get control of it," in his interview with BBC Radio 5 Live. He acknowledged the missed opportunity to reach the final, emphasizing the need to regroup for upcoming challenges.
Sky Sports pundit and Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher was harsh in his assessment, not just of Postecoglou but of Tottenham's historical performance in big games. He said, "Ange Postecoglou is a manager who is just trying to find something, and what he's trying is not working. It was never in doubt before the game. It's Tottenham. When did Tottenham ever win a big game?"
On social media, Tottenham supporters vented their disappointment. Christian Giske posted on X, "We can't (unfortunately) sell the whole team except Spence, Bergvall and Gray. We can and should sack Ange TONIGHT. This is unbearable to continue."
Another fan, Clint, echoed this sentiment, "Ange can't have a job after tonight. It's as simple as that. SACK HIM!"
The backlash continued with Hans Moelman stating, "The game Ange was supposedly being kept in the job for and he's delivered this weapons-grade garbage. Sack him." Stephen Vincent also weighed in, criticizing Postecoglou's demeanor during the match, suggesting that the manager looked "utterly clueless."
As Tottenham prepare for their next challenge against Aston Villa in the FA Cup, the pressure is mounting on Postecoglou. His earlier claim of always winning a trophy in his second season now seems like a distant promise, with fans and pundits alike questioning his strategy and leadership.
The debate on Postecoglou's future at Tottenham continues, with fans and analysts watching closely how the team will respond to this significant setback.