Ange Postecoglou Clarifies Comments on Timo Werner's Performance
Following Tottenham's 1-1 draw against Glasgow Rangers in the Europa League, manager Ange Postecoglou addressed his earlier remarks about Timo Werner's performance, emphasizing they were assessments aimed at team improvement rather than personal criticism.
After Tottenham Hotspur's 1-1 draw with Glasgow Rangers in the Europa League, manager Ange Postecoglou provided clarity on his previous comments regarding Timo Werner's performance. Werner was substituted earlier than planned during the match, leading Postecoglou to describe his display as 'unacceptable' and not meeting the expected standard.
In a subsequent press conference, Postecoglou elaborated, stating, 'I believe criticism implies saying something that isn't truly constructive and serves merely as an excuse.' He emphasized that his remarks were intended as an evaluation to offer Werner insights for enhancing his game and to inform the entire squad about the current situation and necessary improvements.
Postecoglou further noted that his comments were directed more towards the team's overall performance than at Werner individually: 'As I mentioned, I understand the focus is on Timo Werner, but his performance doesn't define our season. It's not about Timo; it's about the situation we're in.'
Tottenham is navigating a challenging phase, enduring a four-match winless streak and currently positioned eleventh in the Premier League standings. The team is preparing for an upcoming league fixture against relegation-threatened Southampton, followed by a League Cup clash with Manchester United.