Tottenham supervisor Ange Postecoglou. (Picture by Ian MacNicol/Getty Photos)
Carlton Cole has slammed Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou for his latest feedback concerning Timo Werner.
The Germany worldwide has flattered to deceive this season, solely sporadically exhibiting the type of type that has earned him 57 caps for his nation up to now.
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Werner’s season hit a brand new low towards Rangers within the Europa League on Thursday, failing to create a single likelihood and posting a 0% success price on dribbles, crosses and floor duels through the first half at Ibrox.
The 28-year-old was hooked at half-time, changed by Dejan Kulusevski, who went on to attain Tottenham‘s equaliser.
After the match, Postecoglou — who’s underneath immense strain at Spurs — selected to tug Werner over the coals publicly for his efficiency.
“Yeah, yeah, he wasn’t taking part in anyplace close to the extent he ought to,” Postecoglou instructed reporters of his determination to withdraw Werner (through The Boy Hotspur).
The Australian elaborated: “While you’ve obtained 18-year-olds it’s not acceptable to me. I mentioned that to Timo. He’s a senior worldwide, he’s a German worldwide.
“Within the second we’re in proper now, it’s not like we’ve obtained many choices. I would like everybody to at the very least be going on the market attempting to present the most effective of themselves. His efficiency within the first half wasn’t acceptable.”
Carlton Cole blasts Ange Postecoglou for heavy-handed strategy
Spurs ahead Timo Werner. (Picture by Ian MacNicol/Getty Photos)
Former West Ham and Chelsea striker Cole wholeheartedly disagrees with Postecoglou’s strategy.
The England worldwide believes the Australian’s robust criticism of Werner ought to have been saved personal, whereas he additionally questioned why Postecoglou is even selecting the ahead if he’s so aggravated together with his performances.
“If it’s that apparent, you go and inform him as a result of now it’s an insult to you and his teammates,” Cole instructed talkSPORT of Postecoglou’s feedback.
“For those who pander to the media first, earlier than you’ve gone and instructed the participant, after which the opposite gamers hear it within the press… you’ll lose the dressing room.
“As a result of now the gamers don’t don’t really feel that you simply’ll shield them when it’s robust.
“I perceive what he’s saying and he’s obtained each proper to say it. However go say it to him.
“As a result of let’s have it right here… Werner shouldn’t be his star participant. So why are you selecting on him? What concerning the others?
“What’s he attempting to attain right here? It’s unusual to me.”