Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou is confident that the club will support his “drastic” plans for player sales and acquisitions during the upcoming summer transfer window.
Despite starting their first season under Postecoglou with an unbeaten Premier League run until November, Tottenham’s recent poor performances have dimmed their chances of qualifying for next season’s Champions League.
While Spurs may consider the 2023/24 campaign a relative success, Postecoglou is aiming for more and is advocating for significant changes within the club.
“We need change. Change has to happen,” Postecoglou stated at a press conference ahead of Sunday’s match against Liverpool.
“We’ve had two windows and some player development, but we still have a long way to go. It’s impossible to expect everyone to be on board with drastic change,” he emphasized.
Postecoglou referenced the transformations undergone by clubs like Liverpool and Arsenal at the start of their successful journeys, highlighting the need for significant alterations in personnel to align with his football philosophy.
“We’ve already made tough decisions, letting some experienced players leave the club at the beginning of the year. But if we’re really going to change, that means change,” he explained.
The coach stressed the importance of building a squad capable of executing his football style, which may require player exits to facilitate new arrivals.
When asked about the support from Tottenham’s board, Postecoglou expressed confidence in their backing, stating, “I feel like the club has bought into my vision, and it’s up to me to maintain that.”
