Football fans have often wondered why Tottenham Hotspur were considered a part of “The Big Six” of English football. After all, Spurs haven’t won a trophy since 2008. However, every now and then, they knew how to mix things up, beat the giants, briefly enter a title race, and finish in the TOP 4. The 2019 UEFA Champions League final just adds to the impression that the London side shouldn’t be easily underestimated.Mido’s touch – The Egyptian’s ‘deja vu advice’ and Spurs’ refusal to hear him outHowever, this season may confirm all the doubters’ stances. Despite the fuss around Ange Postecoglou and his “Angeball” and the Australian’s claims that he “always wins things in his second year,” five months after the start of the season, his position on Spurs’ bench is seriously jeopardized, as Tottenham sit in 15th spot and are on a seven-game winless run in the Premier League.Tottenham are on course for their worst points tally in a Premier League season in 16 years 😳How much of that is down to injuries? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/ZuUxbgbgiN— Transfermarkt.co.uk (@TMuk_news) January 19, 2025 But is it all Ange’s fault? During the June Transfer Window, the club spent €165.35 million (as per Transfermarkt) on reinforcements, which is a respectable amount. But if you analyze the names that arrived at the New White Heart Lane (or Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as it is officially called), you’ll notice a bunch of youngsters and Dominic Solanke as the only proper addition.The first half of the 2024/2025 season was marked by several fantastic wins (doubles against the Manchester giants) and riddled with some terrible defeats (Leicester, Everton, Ipswich, struggling against the minnows Tamworth). Still, people tend to neglect one crucial fact – injuries.This is Tottenham’s strongest 11 (or one of them)-8 of them are injured-3 more players are injured-19 days into the window and not single link to a CB other than Skriniar whilst only having 1 fit CB-Still in every competition and playing twice a week with a paper thin squad. pic.twitter.com/658TI6BiES— Martfart (@MartfartTHFC) January 19, 2025 Namely, the current Spurs’ campaign has been practically destroyed by injuries, as they often could make a pretty powerful starting lineup out of injured players only! Moreover, those in Postecoglou’s squad who remained healthy throughout the past five months are rare.Former Spurs bosses are 1st, 2nd and 3rd in their leagues. And Ange boss? Only 15thGuglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie, Timo Werner, Brennan Johnson, Dominic Solanke, Yves Bissouma, Pape Matar Sarr, James Maddison, Richarlison, Rodrigo Bentancur have all been injured at some point during the aforementioned period.##NAJAVA_MECA_8657147##But more than anything, Tottenham’s problem is management’s indifference. While even the relegation strugglers like Ipswich, Leicester, and Southampton are trying to improve their teams and make more competitive rosters, Spurs management is in some sort of hibernation, as if they are happy with the poor results and performances.Tottenham are without a win in the Premier League in their last 7 games!Is it all down to the squads injuries or should the club consider changing the manager? pic.twitter.com/CvFQBvcQJg— 365Scores (@365Scores) January 27, 2025 Had Postecoglou known what would await him in London, he probably wouldn’t have come in the first place. Had he known that he’d have to play with a bunch of teenagers (in pivotal positions) in the XI and come to terms with a single adequate reinforcement while at least one trophy is expected from him, he’d probably rather sat home and watched the Premier League on TV.Yes, he always wins things in his second year. But he did not count on the “Tottenham effect” (some would even say curse), which – from this perspective – won’t be broken soon.
