Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou DEFENDS United boss Erik ten Hag following poor set of results in Europe and Premier League 

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou backed Manchester United counter-part Erik ten Hag, for his success at the club, despite facing pressure.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou DEFENDS United boss Erik ten Hag following poor set of results in Europe and Premier League 

Tottenham's Ange Postecoglou praise Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, ahead of a match between the two sides. (via Yahoo Sports)

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou praised Manchester United counterpart Erik ten Hag, ahead of the EPL match between the two sides at Old Trafford, this weekend. Postecoglou defended Ten Hag, despite, United’s poor set of results in the EPL and Europe. 

Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag has been under fire after the club’s sloppy mid-week performance in the UEL. They were held to a 1-1 draw by Dutch side FC Twente, owing to a disappointing defensive display. United have won just three out of their opening eight matches this season, which include a disastrous 3-0 loss to Liverpool, mounting pressure on Ten Hag. Ange Postecoglou’s side have also not been at their best either, but have recently bounced back with three back-to-back wins recently.

Ahead of the much-awaited clash between the two sides, Postecoglou praised Ten Hag for his work at the club, despite facing immense pressure. He also commended the former Ajax manager’s two trophies earned at the club. Moreover, he agreed that the United managerial job was an ‘impossible one’, with managers being praised only if they win a competition or a trophy at the end of a season. Postecoglou also highlighted that Ten Hag was focused on building a squad for the future.

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I think there must be a sort of those spinning boards with all our faces on it and whatever it lands on — he’s the one that cops it for a week or two. But I think Erik’s in a really tough job. He’s done really well.

Ange Postecoglou to reporters (via Sky Sports)

Meanwhile, the Australian manager has been trying to end Spurs’ silverware drought for the last two seasons. Postecoglou has also been under fire from Spurs fans, having taken a dig at them over substitutions and team decisions, in an interview last week. 

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Ange Postecoglou provides update on Son Heung-Min’s injury ahead of match against Manchester United

Tottenham skipper Son Heung-Min remains doubtful for the match against United, after sustaining a hamstring injury in a 3-0 win over Qarabag in the Europa League. He was taken off the pitch during the match, and his fitness status is yet to be known.

Ange Postecoglou on Son Heung-Min
Ange Postecoglou provided an update on Tottenham skipper Son Heung-Min’s injury. (via BBC)

Ange Postecoglou provided an update on the club captain’s injury. He informed the media that he hadn’t spoken to Son or the medical team after the match, and stated that the player was feeling tired. It would be a major blow to the club if he remains sidelined, after having scored two goals and provided two assists in seven matches this season. 

I haven’t spoke to him. He said he felt a bit tired, but I haven’t spoken to him or the medical team yet.

Ange Postecoglou on Erik ten Hag (via The Independent)

Apart from the South Korean forward, Tottenham will also miss out on the services of Richarlison and Wilson Odobert due to injuries. They will be hoping to jump back into the title race, after a disappointing start to the season.