Exclusive: Ange Postecoglou in bust-up with four Tottenham stars

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16 Nov 2024, 2:15 am

Ange Postecolgou has fallen out with at least four of Tottenham's senior stars, sources have told Football Insider.

The Spurs boss, 59, is at the centre of a bust-up with the first-XI regulars believed to include the Italian contingent in the Spurs squad.

Italy internationals Destiny Udogie and Guglielmo Vicario - as well as ex-Serie A stars Rodrigo Bentancur and Cristian Romero - are believed to have been among those who have been upset by Postecoglou.

Sources say his straight talking in public and behind the scenes has had a negative reaction in the dressing room and has sewn the discord at the heart of the team's wild swings in form.

Pressure will now intensify on Postecoglou following the international break, with Tottenham set to face Man City next week (23 November).

Senior Spurs sources have told Football Insider that the next month is pivotal to his future in north London, with an improvement required to cement his medium-term future at the club.

Tottenham currently sit 10th in the Premier League after losing 2-1 last time out against Ipswich Town.

Postecoglou in fall-out with Italian contingent at Tottenham

However, the Lilywhites have also recorded impressive wins against Man City, Man United and Aston Villa this term.

Spurs are also well-placed to progress in the Europa League despite losing 3-2 against Galatasaray earlier this month.

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Postecoglou took charge at Tottenham last year (2023) after a trophy-laden spell with Celtic.

He finished fifth in the Premier League in the 2023-24 campaign but was knocked out in the early stages of both domestic cups.

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