Liverpool dashed Tottenham’s hopes of winning their first trophy this season when they delivered a 4-0 thrashing in the Carabao Cup semi-final at Anfield.
Former Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher did not hold back his criticism after the match.
Furthermore, Carragher lambasted manager Ange Postecoglou and warned that his tactics are simply “not working.” He claimed, “I am not saying this to make a headline. I think Accrington Stanley, Liverpool didn’t have their best team, but they gave more trouble to Liverpool than Tottenham tonight.”
In addition, Carragher stressed that Spurs have struggled all season. The team currently sits 14th in the Premier League after winning just eight of their 24 games. Moreover, Postecoglou has lost 20 out of his last 45 matches, which amounts to nearly 50 percent of the games played.
Moreover, Carragher recalled Spurs’ brilliant start when they topped the league after only 10 games. Yet, their fortunes reversed drastically after they played with nine men in critical moments. Consequently, that early promise has now evaporated into a series of disheartening results.
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Furthermore, Jamie Redknapp also expressed his dismay over the lack of fight from Postecoglou’s side. He noted that Tottenham failed to register a single shot on target during the second-leg of the semi-final. Redknapp remarked, “I cannot remember a team in my lifetime go down with less of a fight with what Spurs did.”
Additionally, Redknapp lamented the chaotic performance on the pitch. He pointed out that Djed Spence played 14 different positions during the match. He also expressed sympathy for young players like Archie Gray and Bergvall, arguing that experienced players should have set the tempo but did not.
Consequently, both Carragher and Redknapp condemned the performance as disgraceful. They agreed that the 4-0 defeat was an embarrassing reflection of Spurs’ inability to compete effectively. This result ended any realistic hope of a trophy for Tottenham this season.
In conclusion, Carragher’s scathing jibe about Accrington Stanley casts a long shadow over Spurs’ current state. As the team seeks to regroup, the pressure on Ange Postecoglou intensifies. The loss and subsequent criticism might force a tactical overhaul if Spurs hope to revive their season.
