In a stunning post-match outburst, Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has accused his players of sheer complacency after their humiliating EFL Cup exit at the hands of Championship club Swansea City.
The Premier League giants suffered a dramatic 3-2 defeat in Wales, with the Swans' Jamie Paterson netting a spectacular 87th-minute winner to cap a thrilling comeback. The loss marks a devastating blow for Spurs, who had taken an early lead through Giovani Lo Celso.
Postecoglou's Fury Unleashed
The Australian manager did not mince his words in his scathing assessment of the performance. "It's not the first time I've felt we've been complacent," he fumed. "I've been in the game long enough to know when the focus isn't there. It's not about making changes or anything like that, it's about the mindset."
Postecoglou pointed to a lack of intensity and a misguided belief that their superior status would guarantee victory. "We started the game okay, got a goal, and then just thought because we're Tottenham against a Championship team that things would happen."
A Night of Drama in Wales
The match itself was a rollercoaster of emotions. After Lo Celso's clever flick put Spurs ahead, Swansea responded with determination. Youngster Liam Walsh stunned the visitors with a magnificent, curling equaliser just before the half-hour mark.
Brennan Johnson, facing his former club, came off the bench to seemingly rescue Spurs with a cool finish, making it 2-1. However, Swansea's resilience shone through. A deflected strike from Nathan Wood brought them level before Paterson's moment of magic sent the home crowd into delirium.
The result serves as a brutal reality check for Tottenham, highlighting a recurring issue with mentality under Postecoglou. This defeat will undoubtedly raise questions about the squad's depth and their ability to maintain focus against so-called 'lesser' opposition.
