‘Evolution’ – Postecoglou praises two Spurs stars for their growth this season

As the season draws to a close, Tottenham Hotspur boss, Ange Postecoglou, has reflected on the ups and downs of his first year with the club and picked out two of his defenders as exemplary members of his squad.

Postecoglou arrived at Spurs last summer and brought with him an exciting and radically different style of football. It’s one that relies on a front-foot approach, and the system encourages defenders to roam forward, but this can also lead to risks at the back, too.

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