Tottenham supervisor Ange Postecoglou admits he has “seen a lot development” in his aspect regardless of current outcomes after Spurs beat Liverpool 1-0 within the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-final on Wednesday.
Teenager Lucas Bergvall scored his first purpose for the membership 4 minutes from time to finish Liverpool’s 24-match unbeaten run and provides Tottenham a slender benefit going into the second leg at Anfield in a month’s time.
The victory was Spurs’ first for the reason that last-eight win over Manchester United as Postecoglou’s staff look to reinvigorate their season.
Victory within the first leg! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/ktX5W2OTjA
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The competition, nevertheless, was marred by what seemed to be a really critical harm to Rodrigo Bentancur within the first-half which resulted within the midfielder being taken to hospital.
Postecoglou mentioned Bentancur was now acutely aware however admitted he didn’t have “all the data”.
Talking about his staff’s efficiency, the Spurs boss was fast to reward the gamers.
“I assumed we deserved it on the night time,” Postecoglou instructed Sky Sports activities.
“The boys gave every part and I’m actually happy the gamers get rewards.
“We’re having to take care of adversity on a regular basis. It’s unbelievable while you assume we’ve bought a few 18-year-olds on the market. I’ve seen a lot development, it’s simply masked by our poor type.
“However it’s solely half-time and going to Liverpool will not be straightforward.”
One of many key speaking factors after the sport was whether or not or not match winner Bergvall ought to have been on the pitch to attain his purpose.
Ange Postecoglou passionately defends the choice to maintain Lucas Bergvall on the pitch 👀 pic.twitter.com/doOpVc0BEE
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Moments earlier than discovering the web, the Swede, who was already on a yellow card, fouled Konstantinos Tsimikas however referee Stuart Attwell opted to not e-book him.
Requested if his participant was fortunate to be on the pitch, the Spurs boss defended the choice: “We’ve been screaming for it for months, it’s occurred to us persistently.
“If benefit will get performed, if it’s not a cynical sort out, a yellow doesn’t get performed. To me that was fairly clear.”
Subsequent up for Spurs is a visit to Nationwide League aspect Tamworth within the FA Cup Third Spherical Correct on Sunday.