Ange Postecoglou vows to fix Tottenham’s lack of belief and conviction as Champions League hopes suffer blow

Tottenham’s Champions League hopes took a hit as they suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Chelsea, prompting manager Ange Postecoglou to acknowledge his team’s lack of “belief and conviction” on the pitch. The loss marked Tottenham’s third consecutive defeat in the Premier League, leaving them with a tough road ahead with games against Liverpool and Manchester City looming.

Postecoglou, who had initially led Tottenham to a strong start to the season with hopes of securing Champions League football, now faces the challenge of reigniting his team’s winning form. The manager admitted that his side has lost confidence and conviction in their game, but he remains determined to find a solution.

“We lacked belief and conviction in our game,” Postecoglou stated. “I don’t know if it is low confidence, but we are not playing with the mindset we need to play the football we want to, and that is something I have to look at. It is on me to fix it. That is what we will be doing.”

Despite the disappointment for Tottenham, Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino celebrated a positive night as his team secured a well-deserved victory. Pochettino, who managed Tottenham from 2014 to 2019, expressed his satisfaction with Chelsea’s performance and highlighted the importance of competitiveness in achieving success.

“In the way that we play and the way that we compete, that is what we wanted from the beginning of the season,” Pochettino said. “Today we were so competitive. In this way we can grow and do better and improve in all the areas.”

As Tottenham looks to bounce back from their recent setbacks, Postecoglou and his team will need to regroup and rediscover their winning mindset to salvage their Champions League aspirations. With hard work and determination, Tottenham aims to turn their season around and get back on track towards their goals.