Graham Arnold, the manager of the Australian national team, claimed that he had the chance to see Ange Postecoglou’s training sessions at Tottenham, acknowledging that the Spurs head coach operates differently from most managers.
There has been plenty said and written about the distinctions between Postecoglou and Antonio Conte, highlighting how the two are quite different individuals with very different approaches to football.
They operate differently on the practice field as well; the players frequently discuss how difficult training under the Italian was.
In reality, players like Son Heung-min and Harry Kane were present.
Postecoglou does things differently at Tottenham
Arnold has now provided us with insight into how Postecoglou’s workouts are significantly different, with the Spurs players being subjected to quick, sharp ball sessions.
“I went to watch Tottenham train, and Ange is still coaching,” he said to The Athletic. I had a good time laughing and watching with him all day.
“I observed them train, and I could see the players’ enthusiasm; they were all on tiptoes. According to what I’ve heard, many managers have slow two-hour sessions; nevertheless, Ange holds quick sessions.
It is not unexpected that the Spurs players are absolutely loving life under Ange and his coaching team given that they have the opportunity to express themselves after having to work on repetitious drills under Mourinho and Conte, with a lot of emphasis on off-the-ball work and positioning.
following a training session in the sweltering heat of Seoul, he collapsed on the ground during pre-season last summer (Daily Mail).
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Report- Tottenham could now sign “machine” in January, Ange is a massive fan
For his club, he has been in terrific form.
It is “on the cards” for Tottenham Hotspur to sign a star in form this winter, and manager Ange Postecoglou is reportedly a “big fan” of the player.
Will Spurs sign anyone in January?
There is still work to be done on the signings front even if Spurs are absolutely soaring under Postecoglou so far this season, enjoying their best ever start to a Premier League campaign and most superior since the 1960–1961 season. Several players have been identified as potential targets for Tottenham in recent transfer rumors, including Edmond Tapsoba of Bayer Leverkusen, Gleison Bremer of Juventus, Lloyd Kelly of Bournemouth, and Victor Nelsson of Galatasaray.
The recent news surrounding Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg suggests that the Danish international is now examining his options for the upcoming winter transfer window. The Spurs midfielder, who was a staple under Antonio Conte last season but has since found himself on the fringe of Postecoglou’s first squad, is reportedly being pursued by Juventus. Conor Gallagher of Chelsea is one of the players being considered as a result, if he decides against signing a new deal at Stamford Bridge.
While Harry Kane, the club’s star striker, is now playing for Bundesliga powerhouse Bayern Munich after leaving Tottenham in the summer transfer window for a reported fee of several million pounds, it has also been suggested that a new number nine could join Spurs in 2024. Ivan Toney of Brentford and even Victor Osimhen, a great striker for Napoli, have both been mentioned in connection with this.
Santiago Gimenez transfer news
The Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez has also emerged as a potential target for Tottenham. One of the most productive strikers in Europe, the Mexican international has scored an incredible 12 goals in just eight Eredivisie games this season. Son Heung-min is currently shining in a more central role, leaving Postecoglou without an actual excellent out-and-out striker.
The South Korean international has been one of Tottenham’s stars this season, but if they want to stay among England’s top teams, they may need to add to their depth. Gimenez is a contender to step into Kane’s shoes, and TEAMtalk claims that he might do so as soon as January.
They reveal their knowledge at the end of an article about Tiago Pinto and state that the 22-year-old’s probable transfer to the Spurs is “on the cards” for the coming calendar year. They also state that Postecoglou is a “big fan” of Gimenez, who may be one of the hottest commodities in European football before the end of the year.
Described as a “machine” by Football Talent Scout Jacek Kulig, the North American has received plaudits from some media outlets for his outstanding performance this year. Gimenez was unquestionably hailed as one to watch by journalist Graeme Bailey, who recently provided his own update on Tottenham’s recruitment prospects to the Talking Transfers Podcast.
By the way, Santiago Gimenez looks fantastic; he looks great. I think he’s wonderful,” Bailey added.Teams have been keeping an eye on Feyenoord, who are the best team in Holland. We know that Arsenal and Tottenham have recently been keeping an eye on Gimenez.
