Ange Postecoglou acknowledged “there is no such thing as a simple or fast repair” for Tottenham following their EFL Cup scare in opposition to Coventry Metropolis.
Spurs scraped by means of to the fourth spherical by the pores and skin of their enamel, having been second-best in opposition to their Championship opponents for big intervals of the tie on the Coventry Constructing Society Area.
Ben Davies had cleared off the road from Haji Wright minutes earlier than Coventry took a deserved 63rd-minute lead by means of Brandon Thomas-Asante.
The Sky Blues appeared set to ebook their place within the last-16 draw, however Djed Spence rounded off a neat transfer to equalise within the 88th minute then, deep into stoppage time, Brennan Johnson accomplished the turnaround to grab victory from beneath Coventry’s noses.
Postecoglou has been the topic of criticism this week after stating he “at all times” wins silverware in his second season at a membership.
The Spurs boss is aware of his aspect nonetheless have a protracted solution to go, however was happy by the character demonstrated by his gamers in testing circumstances.
“We needed to simply cling in there one way or the other, and we did,” he advised Sky Sports activities. “We weren’t fluent or cohesive.
“I’ve constantly stated there is no such thing as a simple or fast repair to the place we need to get to and one consequence doesn’t change that.
“Tonight, we confirmed what we have now been lacking the primary 4 video games. Somewhat little bit of spirit to struggle our approach and discover a solution to win a sport of soccer.”
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— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 18, 2024
