Postecoglou Credits Tottenham's Character For Win
Ange Postecoglou hailed Tottenham Hotspur's character after their dramatic 2-1 victory over Sheffield United in their Premier League opener at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The new Spurs manager, who joined the club in June, witnessed a tense encounter where his side twice had to come from behind to secure the three points. "It was a tough game, but I'm really pleased with the result," Postecoglou said after the game. "We showed a lot of character to come back from behind twice. This club has a lot of history and a lot of tradition of fighting and battling, and that's what I want to see from my team."
Tottenham were undone early on by a stunning strike from Gustavo Hamer, but were level shortly after through a deflected shot from Dejan Kulusevski. However, the Blades took the lead again in the 63rd minute through a penalty from Oliver McBurnie.
The comeback was completed in the 89th minute when substitute Ivan Perisic, who only came on minutes earlier, fired home a powerful volley following a brilliant cross from Pedro Porro.
"We're still a work in progress, but I'm happy with the way we're coming together," Postecoglou continued. "We've got a lot of talent in this squad, and we're starting to see the potential of what we can achieve. The character and resilience we showed tonight is something we can build on."
The win is a positive start for Postecoglou and Tottenham, as they begin their new era under the Australian manager. The team's ability to come back from adversity and secure the victory is a promising sign for the season ahead.
Despite a shaky start, the team's resilience and character will be crucial factors in their quest for success in the Premier League. The new manager's focus on a positive and attacking style of play is already evident, and as the team gains more cohesion and understanding, they will be a force to be reckoned with.
Tottenham's next challenge is a trip to Manchester United on Saturday, where they will be looking to build on their opening day victory and continue their impressive start to the season.
