'It isn’t so much my belief in players, it’s their belief in what we’re doing: Postecoglou on Spurs’ unity
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has hailed his squad's unity and belief following their 1-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, a result that secured a 2-1 aggregate victory and a place in the Europa League semi-finals.
While some may now see Spurs as genuine contenders to lift the trophy, Postecoglou urged caution, stressing the importance of staying grounded as the competition enters its final stages.
"Look, we can’t get too far ahead of ourselves. We’re in the semi-final and will play a difficult opponent in the semi, but it’s not about my belief in the team. That’s more important is the belief the team has had because after a season like ours, it would be very easy for the players and staff, they could have left me in a pretty vulnerable place in terms of them splintering, but I’ve never felt that even with all the noise around our season.
"They’ve been so united in believing in what we’re trying to achieve here and that is what gave me heart all along that if we got our own slice of luck in terms of getting some players back that I really believed this team could achieve. That is what keeps driving me. It isn’t so much my belief in them, it’s their belief in what we’re doing and both players and staff have been outstanding.
"I am the front man for it but they take responsibility for it as well and all my decisions and everything I do, but not at any stage have I felt they lost any belief in me or what we’re doing. That is crucial when you’re having a difficult season, but there is also a season of opportunity there," Postecoglou has stated.
Spurts will face Bodo/Glimt in UEFA Europa League semi-finals.
