Spurs manager hints at squad overhaul, with key departures expected following a mixed season.

Ange Postecoglou has indicated that Tottenham will undergo significant changes this summer, as the manager looks to reshape the squad to better suit his progressive playing style. Despite showing signs of improvement during his first season, Tottenham’s recent run of three consecutive defeats has highlighted the need for further adjustments.

Postecoglou’s squad has been primarily assembled by pragmatic managers like Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo, and Antonio Conte, but the current players have now been tasked with playing a more dynamic, attacking brand of football. The team’s deficiencies were exposed in Thursday’s loss to Chelsea, underscoring the gap between the desired playing style and the existing personnel.

To address this, Postecoglou has already made bold moves, including the departure of seasoned players such as Hugo Lloris and Eric Dier in January. Additionally, the club has brought in new signings, including Guglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven, James Maddison, and Brennan Johnson.

Looking ahead to the summer transfer window, Postecoglou is expected to oversee more departures, with players like Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Giovani Lo Celso, and Bryan Gil likely to be moved on. “Change is necessary,” Postecoglou explained. “You can’t expect a drastic change in direction and still keep the same group. It’s just not feasible.”

While acknowledging the progress made over the last two transfer windows, Postecoglou stressed that there is still much work to be done to create a squad capable of playing the style of football he envisions. “We need to be realistic. We can’t expect everyone to be on board with this journey overnight,” he said. “For the style I want to implement, the squad must be adjusted.”

He also pointed out that the path to success often involves significant changes, citing the transformations seen at clubs like Liverpool and Arsenal. “By the time they reached their peak, their teams were almost unrecognizable,” he noted.

Postecoglou is committed to staying true to his principles of high-intensity, front-foot football, which includes playing with a high defensive line and focusing on building from the back. Despite some criticism of his tactical rigidity, he remains resolute in his belief that this approach will eventually bring success. “I believe in what I do, and I will continue to do so,” he stated with conviction.

In closing, Postecoglou assured fans that the team will continue to play according to his philosophy: “As long as I’m here, you will see this team play the way I want it to.”