Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has accepted the criticism from club fans after his side fell to a 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth, Afrosport reports.
Spurs were undone by a goal from teenage defender Dean Huijsen as they lost to the Cherries at the Vitality Stadium on Thursday night.
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Tottenham have been largely inconsistent this season, and are currently on a three-game winless run in all competitions since their 4-0 thumping of Premier League champions Manchester City last month.
Spurs have drawn twice – against Roma in the Europa League and Fulham last weekend, and Thursday’s defeat to Bournemouth seemed to be the last straw for the fans of the North London club, who were visibly disappointed with boos and cheers ringing from their end.
“They are disappointed, rightly so,” Postecoglou said after the game. “They gave me some direct feedback which I guess is taken on board.”
The Australian was also seen exchanging words with some fans and when asked what was said, he replied: “Probably not for here [press conference] mate. I’ve got no issue with it. I didn’t like what was being said because I’m a human being but you’ve got to cop it.
“I’ve been around long enough to know that if things don’t go well, you’ve got to understand the frustration.”
Spurs have now lost six of their 14 league games this season and are up against London rivals, in-form Chelsea, in their next game.
Postecoglou, however, seemed unperturbed by their recent form, but pointed out that he was disappointed with their defeat to Bournemouth.
He added: “All I can say is I’m really disappointed with tonight and I’m determined to get it right and I’ll keep fighting until we do.”
Spurs will most likely be without Welsh defender Ben Davis, who was forced off with an injury in the 62nd minute.
“It looks like he’s done his hamstring. Him and Radu [Dragusin] have played every game,” Postecoglou stated. “It’s the one position we can’t rotate. He’ll obviously be out for a period of time now, we’ll just have to wait and see how long it is.
“It’s a consequence of having the squad we have.”
Tottenham are currently 10th in the Premier League standings with 20 points after 14 games this season, and will be hoping to get back on track against Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea, who are second in the league.
