Ange Postecoglou may be in for extra “direct suggestions” from Spurs followers if his group underwhelm once more when native rivals Chelsea go to.
However the Australian coach reckons he is not nervous.
“I’ve lived on this world for lengthy sufficient to know that when individuals are sad they will specific their opinions. I am by no means going to cover. I am by no means going to shed that accountability — that is high-quality,” Postecoglou mentioned at a information convention on Friday.
Spurs slipped to tenth within the Premier League standings with a 1-0 loss at Bournemouth on Thursday, and Postecoglou had an trade with annoyed travelling followers after the ultimate whistle.
The coach described it as “direct suggestions” in his post-game feedback.
“It would not disappoint me, it would not frustrate me, it would not make me offended,” Postecoglou reiterated on Friday.
“I am simply as decided as ever to get it proper. Not due to that, however due to my resolve to convey success to the soccer membership.
“I do not want assist, mate. I do not fear about contracts, I do not fear about assist,” he added.
“I simply wish to ensure that what I got down to do I accomplish — convey success to this soccer membership. I am not going to be deterred in my ambitions or endeavour to do this.”
Postecoglou’s Spurs have been inconsistent, following up huge wins with lacklustre performances. After beating champions Manchester Metropolis 4-0, Spurs drew 2-2 with Roma within the Europa League and 1-1 with Fulham, earlier than shedding to Bournemouth.
Chelsea enter the weekend in second place, with Spurs hoping central defender Cristian Romero (foot harm) will probably be match. He was resulting from prepare on Friday earlier than a call is made about his availability for Sunday’s match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Centre-back Ben Davies was set for a scan on his left hamstring after coming off in Thursday’s recreation within the 62nd minute.