Sun 6 April 2025 12:48, UK
Ange Postecoglou might have sealed his own fate after what he decided to do with Micky van de Ven for Tottenham against Southampton.
Postecoglou is at serious risk of being sacked by Daniel Levy.
Therefore, the Australian cannot afford many more defeats, especially not against bottom-of-the-table Southampton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 6 April.
However, the decision he made on van de Ven could cost Tottenham the match against the Saints, which could ultimately end up in Postecoglou being sacked.
Van de Ven is one of the most important defenders at Tottenham (Credit: Imago)
Ahead of kick-off, it emerged that Postecoglou could leave van de Ven, James Maddison and Son Heung-min on the bench against Southampton [Evening Standard].
While Maddison and Son do keep their places, van de Ven has been left out, with Ben Davies coming in for the Dutchman, while Pedro Porro and Brennan Johnson replace Destiny Udogie and Wilson Odobert in the only other changes from the 1-0 Premier League defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday (3 April).
Tottenham 2024/25Games missed through injuryMicky van de Ven28
Van de Ven has missed most of the season for Tottenham
Although van de Ven wasn’t at his best in that defeat, as per Sofascore, the centre-back still managed to win 100 per cent of his aerial duels and complete 91 per cent of his passes while also making four clearances and two tackles.
Therefore, while it is understandable that Postecoglou might want to rest the 23-year-old after his horrendous injury record this season, leaving him on the bench against Southampton could prove costly.
This current Southampton side are statistically one of the worst teams in Premier League history.
Therefore, anything less than three points on Sunday is simply unacceptable. The last thing Spurs need ahead of their crunch UEFA Europa League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday (10 April) is an embarrassing defeat.
As a result, victory is a must for Postecoglou and his players.
Ange PostecoglouMicky van de Ven
Page 2
Ange Postecoglou could axe Lucas Bergvall from his starting XI when Tottenham take on Bournemouth on Sunday. Spurs will welcome the Cherries to the Tottenham…
Son Heung-min was non-existent after what he did as Tottenham lost to AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League on Thursday. AFAS Stadion hosted Ange Postecoglou’s…
Ange Postecoglou has confirmed his Tottenham starting lineup against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League. The North London outfit face the Dutch team in the…
Ange Postecoglou could welcome Cristian Romero back while Destiny Udogie is axed for Tottenham against AZ Alkmaar. Spurs will travel to the AFAS Stadion for…
Kevin Danso had a moment to forget as Tottenham were beaten 1-0 by Manchester City in the Premier League. Ange Postecoglou took a risk by…
Tottenham star James Maddison should be hooked at halftime against Manchester City. Ange Postecoglou made a bold decision by leaving Son Heung-min on the bench…
Ange Postecoglou has dropped Dejan Kulusevski and Son Heung-min for the clash with Manchester City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Spurs are searching for their…
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola could make three changes to his starting line-up for trip to Tottenham on Wednesday. Both sides could do with a…
Ange Postecoglou could take a gamble with Mathys Tel as Tottenham face Manchester City in the Premier League. The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will welcome Pep…
Tottenham star Dejan Kulusevski does not deserve to come out for the second half against Ipswich. Ange Postecoglou took a big risk by leaving James…
Ange Postecoglou has made a baffling James Maddison decision in his Tottenham team to take on Ipswich Town. Spurs will be looking to make it…
Ange Postecoglou could axe Dejan Kulusevski when Tottenham take on Ipswich Town on Saturday. Spurs will travel to Portman Road on 22 February looking for…
Tottenham could end up getting saved by Guglielmo Vicario after they beat Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday. Spurs managed to leave the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium…
Ange Postecoglou has made a major blunder as he’s named his Tottenham side against Manchester United on Sunday. Spurs go into the game at home…
Ange Postecoglou looks to be in serious trouble at Tottenham. Spurs are currently sitting 14th in the Premier League and were recently dumped out of…
Ange Postecoglou will have some big decisions to make when Tottenham take on Manchester United on Sunday. Spurs will host the Red Devils at the…
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is expected to make two changes for the clash with Tottenham on Sunday. Spurs host the Red Devils at the…
Alan Shearer was less than impressed with Son Heung-min after Tottenham lost against Aston Villa in their FA Cup tie on Sunday. The Spurs captain…
Ange Postecoglou has made the correct call after choosing to bench Pape Matar Sarr for the FA Cup clash between Tottenham and Aston Villa on…
Ange Postecoglou could axe Pape Matar Sarr in two changes to his side for Tottenham’s FA Cup tie against Aston Villa. The Lilywhites travel to…
