Tottenham Hotspur manager, Ange Postecoglou, has emphasized that his main focus this season is on squad development rather than achieving a top-four finish in the Premier League. In a press conference ahead of the match against West Ham United, Postecoglou stated that he does not want the team’s progress to be solely judged based on their position in the league table.

Postecoglou’s emphasis on squad development

Postecoglou has repeatedly insisted that his priority is to develop the squad and build a solid foundation for future success. This approach reflects his long-term vision for Tottenham Hotspur.

• Postecoglou’s focus on squad development rather than top-four finish.
• Spurs manager wants progress to be judged on more than league position.
• Press conference ahead of the match against West Ham United.
• Son Heung-min takes over as captain after Harry Kane’s departure.
• Postecoglou praises Son as a natural leader.
• Ange Postecoglou’s determination to succeed.
• Tottenham Hotspur without the distractions of European football.
• Son emerges as a natural leader for the team.
• Tottenham’s last top-four finish in the 2021/22 season.
• Postecoglou aims for a sustained challenge for the Premier League title next season.

“My priority is to develop the squad and build a foundation that will allow us to compete at the highest level consistently. It’s not just about the short-term results, but about creating a team that can challenge for the Premier League title in the future,” said Postecoglou in the press conference.

With Tottenham Hotspur’s absence from European competitions this season, Postecoglou has had ample time to instill his philosophy and tactics into the team. He has praised Son Heung-min, who has taken on the captain’s armband after Harry Kane’s departure, for his natural leadership skills. Postecoglou sees Son as a vital player in the new era he is building at Spurs and has expressed his confidence in the South Korean international’s ability to lead the team.

Son Heung-min’s emergence as a natural leader

Son, who is currently Tottenham’s top scorer with 15 goals, has proven himself not only on the field but also as a role model for his teammates.

“Son has shown time and time again that he is the ideal captain for the new era we are building at Tottenham Hotspur. He leads by example both on and off the pitch, and I have no hesitation in entrusting him with the captaincy,” said Postecoglou in praise of the forward.

While Postecoglou acknowledges that Tottenham Hotspur has not finished in the top four of the Premier League since the 2021/22 season, he firmly believes that the club should never set a target of just the top four. Instead, he wants Spurs to mount a sustained challenge for the Premier League title in the upcoming seasons.

Postecoglou’s vision for Tottenham’s future

Looking ahead, Postecoglou envisions Tottenham Hotspur as a team that can consistently compete at the highest level and challenge for the Premier League title. He hopes that the squad’s development and his long-term vision will lead to success in the near future.