Ange Postecoglou expressed disappointment following Tottenham's 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest, marking the team's 18th defeat of the Premier League season. This result leaves Spurs just two places above the relegation zone and puts Postecoglou one loss away from equaling the club's record for most defeats in a single Premier League season.
The match, which took place on Tuesday morning (AEST), was met with boos from fans at half-time. Postecoglou acknowledged the frustrations of the supporters, stating, "I don’t need to say anything to the fans. The fans are disappointed. They’re probably angry, as we are as well." He emphasized the need for the team to accept responsibility for their performance, admitting, "We’ve fallen short of the standards we need to have."
Despite the loss, Postecoglou defended the quality of his team's play, asserting, "It’s another game we should have won." He remains focused on the upcoming Europa League semi-finals against Norway’s Bodo/Glimt, where the winner will secure a place in next season’s Champions League.
Looking ahead to the match against Liverpool on Sunday, Postecoglou stated that the Europa League has become a priority but denied that his players were distracted. He remarked, "I don’t think they lacked motivation today because I thought our football was outstanding." However, he acknowledged that the team has struggled with focus and concentration in critical moments, leading to avoidable losses.
Postecoglou concluded by reiterating the team's dominance in the recent match, despite the unfavorable outcome, and labeled the defeat as "another unacceptable loss for us."
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