In a friendly match held in Korea, Tottenham Hotspur lost 1-2 to Bayern Munich. After the game, Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou said in an interview that the friendly result wasn’t important, and that Tottenham’s frequent player changes were due to the absence of many players. He also praised the level of Korean players.
Postecoglou said: “It was a tough game for us, the players felt the effects of the hard work we’ve put in over the last 10 days. We were not sharp, especially in the first half. But I think we will get a lot of benefit from these 10 days of training. We worked hard in the hot weather, most players overcame the difficulties, and when we return to Europe, the players will feel the benefits of this effort.”
Currently, some Tottenham players are absent due to various reasons, such as post-tournament vacation and physical conditions. Postecoglou believes this is the reason for the friendly loss: “I put many players in positions they are not familiar with? I think the players filling in those positions all performed well, like Jamie-Donley, Emerson played center-back. When we return to Europe, we will integrate the returning players, we still have two weeks to prepare for the upcoming new season. Three of our four starting defenders are not here, this is something everyone knows. But pre-season is about preparing for a season. As far as I know, friendly matches don’t give you points, so the key is to make the most of these 10 days and prepare for the league.”
As a coach, Postecoglou has worked with Korean players during his time coaching teams in Australia, the J-League, and Tottenham. He said: “I’ve lived in East Asia for a long time, and I have a good understanding of the culture here. I’ve developed a connection with Korean players. Korean players are well-prepared mentally, physically, and technically. They have all the elements needed for football. There are many Korean players in European top leagues currently. As young Korean players continue to improve in physicality and technique, I believe more will enter the highest level of European football.”
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