Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher recently took to Twitter to remind Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham that "seven days is a long time in football". This comment came after Tottenham suffered a disappointing loss against Brighton, just a week after their impressive victory over Manchester United.
Tottenham had been riding high following their triumphant win against Manchester United. The North London team made light work of Erik ten Hag's troubled side, winning 3-0 in an away game that saw them receive widespread acclaim. Their performance was so strong that many felt they deserved more goals.
However, the euphoria was short-lived as seven days later, they experienced a significant setback. Despite breezing into a 2-0 lead at half-time with Brennan Johnson scoring for the sixth consecutive game, their fortunes quickly changed.
Brighton turns the game around
Brighton managed to pull one back thanks to Yankuba Minteh which marked the beginning of an impressive comeback. In less than twenty minutes, they scored three goals and turned the game on its head. Danny Welbeck eventually sealed Brighton’s victory by heading home unmarked from six yards out.
Carragher’s statement on Twitter served as both commentary and critique of this unexpected turn of events. It followed his column last week where he discussed Tottenham's fluctuating performance.
Jamie Carragher, Liverpool legend, said:
"Ange’s Tottenham are a great watch, big they are also great to play against! If that doesn’t change, the manager eventually will."
Postecoglou expresses disappointment
The defeat leaves Tottenham ninth in the Premier League standings having won three and lost three games thus far. Ange Postecoglou expressed his disappointment with his team’s performance stating it was "probably the worst defeat since I've been here". Postecoglou criticized his side for losing control over a game they initially dominated - an error he deemed costly given their previous successes.
Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham Hotspur manager, said:
"It was disappointing and I’m absolutely gutted with that. It's an unacceptable second half - we were nowhere near where we should be. Maybe we got carried away with how we were going. We kind of accepted our fate and it's hard to understand as we've not done that while I've been here. We usually fight for everything, and when you don’t you pay a price."
"Maybe things were travelling on too smoothly. Football and life will trip you up if you get too far ahead of yourself and that’s what it looked like in the second half. It’s a terrible loss for us, as bad as it gets, and there’s only one way to fix it and that’s my responsibility. We lost all our duels, we weren’t competitive and if you're not competitive, irrespective of what you do tactically, it is not going to work."
Tottenham will now have a break as international football takes precedence. Their next assignment is a London derby against West Ham upon their return. This upcoming match presents an opportunity for Spurs to bounce back from their recent defeat and regain momentum in the Premier League.
Carragher's eight-word verdict serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of football where fortunes can change dramatically within just seven days. It underscores the need for consistency in performance, something Tottenham will be keen to demonstrate in their upcoming matches.
