Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is confronting an unexpected challenge in his second season not from opponents on the pitch, but from within his own camp. As injuries pile up and results falter, the Australian coach is doubling down on efforts to rebuild a culture of trust, discipline, and unity behind the scenes.
Speaking candidly ahead of Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final first leg against Eintracht Frankfurt, which ended in a 1-1 draw, Postecoglou acknowledged that a persistent leak of internal information has been disrupting the squad’s competitive edge.
“There is no doubt we’ve got a leak inside the club,” Postecoglou revealed. “Someone continues to leak out information and they have all year. I don’t know why as it just makes our job even more difficult.”
Team news, including the absence of winger Wilson Odobert, surfaced online well before kick-off, giving opponents an opportunity to adjust their tactics. Postecoglou sees this not just as a tactical disadvantage, but as a symptom of a deeper issue within the team environment.
Despite the ongoing investigation into the source of the leaks, the Spurs boss remains focused on creating a unified front. “We’ve narrowed it down. I’ve got a fair idea where it’s coming from. We will deal with it,” he said firmly.
Tottenham’s injury crisis has been a key factor in their underwhelming Premier League campaign, but Postecoglou appears equally determined to address the off-field issues that could further derail the team’s momentum.
