‘He was very emotional’ – Postecoglou responds to Romero’s Spurs criticism

Tottenham supervisor Ange Postecoglou has responded to defender Cristian Romero’s criticism of the membership, saying that “loads of what he [Romero] mentioned was good and a few of what he mentioned wasn’t proper.”

Following Spurs’ 4-3 defeat to London rivals Chelsea on Sunday, Romero, in an interview with Telemundo Deportes, bemoaned the membership’s lack of funding and expressed concern in regards to the staff falling behind their Premier League rivals on account of a scarcity of economic dedication.

Forward of Tottenham’s Europa League conflict with Rangers at Ibrox on Thursday, Postecoglou was requested for his ideas about his participant’s feedback.

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“He [Romero] was clearly very emotional, he’s a pacesetter within the membership and [through injury] he hasn’t been capable of assist us,” mentioned the Spurs boss.

“I feel it was his manner of attempting to assist us and the group in saying that we’re going by way of a tricky time however he believes in what we’re doing.

“And the opposite a part of it, he in all probability went about it the improper manner. He’s enthusiastic about having success on the membership and the way in which he expressed it was in all probability not the precise manner.

“Numerous what he mentioned was good and a few of what he mentioned wasn’t proper and shouldn’t have been performed in public. I’ve already spoken to Christian about it.”

With out the likes of Romero, Micky van de Ven and Ben Davies by way of damage, Postecoglou additionally admitted his squad’s present damage disaster is the worst of his managerial profession.

“It’s no secret, we’re skinny on numbers each squad-wise and position-wise,” mentioned Postecoglou.

“It’s one thing we’re attempting to handle.”

“It’s a fantastic alternative to beat the percentages and hopefully create one thing particular.”

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The previous Celtic boss is relishing a return to Glasgow however is aware of the reception he’ll obtain from the Rangers crowd isn’t more likely to be a heat one.

“When the draw got here out it was the one among most curiosity to me due to my historical past up right here,” Postecoglou mentioned.

“I’ve obtained a fairly good concept of how difficult it’s to play Rangers right here in entrance of that crowd and ambiance. However on the similar time it’s thrilling.

“It’s an essential recreation for each golf equipment. A constructive outcome will get you a great way to getting by way of to the knockout levels.

“I feel everybody is aware of what sort of reception I’ll get.”