Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham’s head coach, highlighted the risks of exposing young players to criticism too early in their careers, particularly after the team’s 4-0 loss to Liverpool. He plans to maintain a similar lineup for the upcoming FA Cup match against Aston Villa, while awaiting the return of injured key players. Postecoglou stressed his duty to safeguard the development of less experienced players, asserting that placing them in challenging situations can harm their potential, especially given the harsh scrutiny players now face in the media.
Ange Postecoglou expressed concerns over young players facing undue pressure too early in their careers, especially following the 4-0 defeat against Liverpool.
Postecoglou emphasized his responsibility to shield young players from external criticism, stating, 'I wouldn't want to expose a young player to something like that.'
He reflected on the consequences of early exposure: 'We don't want to make determinations in a snap instance and destroy careers.'
Despite a challenging situation post-defeat, he affirmed, 'We've been doing this for quite a while now for the last three months and we have handled that pretty well.'
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