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While Tottenham prepares to face Manchester United this Sunday, both clubs find themselves in terrible straits.
They are considered to be the heavy weights of the Premier League, both sides fall in the lower half of the table, failing to create real momentum in their campaigns.
Their performances are equally insidious, and the early exits and Subpar appearances made their frustrated fan base.
Neither Tottenham nor United managed to combine consistently victories, and the pressure increases to their managers, Ange Postecoglou and Ruben amorim to turn things.
With both clubs at the intersection, this fixture could be a decisive moment in their seasons.
Postecoglouv Tottenham: Injuries crisis and a deficiency of depth
When Postecoglou arrived in Tottenham, he brought with him a fresh, offensive philosophy that initially won fans.
However, as the season progressed, Spurs’s defects are ruthlessly exposed. The biggest problem that is bothering the northern London club is their extensive list of injuries.
Sometimes Postecoglou was without more than half of his preferred XI launch, and key players like James Maddison, Micky van de Ven -a Cristiano Romera were missing significant parts of the season.
This crisis has left Tottenham to fight for maintaining the intensity needed to compete on a multiple front.
“It’s hard to judge a manager when you have so many problems on the side.”
Sue Smith expresses compassion for Ange postecoglou while fighting the crisis of injury to Tottenham Hotspur π€pic.twitter.com/txvbevy0gk
– Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportspl) 10. February 2025
Another great concern is that the club failure to adequately strengthen the team in the transfer window.
Although related to several reinforcements, the Spurs failed to enter the necessary depth to effectively compete in the Premier League, Carabao Cup, FA Cup and Europa League.
This has led to excessive relying to the basic group of players, many of which suffer from pure fatigue after playing twice a week from the end of 2024.
With a limited rotation of the Detachment, Tottenham looked slow and devoid of energy in recent matches, worsening their struggles.
Amorim’s man Utd: Changing the system without success
Ruben Amorim took over the duty of Manchester United after the release of Erika Ten Haga, but his term has not yet brought positive results.
Unlike many new managerial meetings that bring the initial bounce, Amorim’s arrival welcomed with constant struggles.
One of the biggest questions was his decision to implement the new tactical system by switching United to a three -based formation.
Although this approach functioned well for him in Sporting, he is just successfully translating himself at Old Trafford, and players are seemingly unpleasant and confused in their new roles.
In addition to tactical changes, the United team remains filled with players who were weaker.
The characters of Joshua Zirkzee, Casemiro and Andre Onana failed to fulfill their expectations, leaving amorious without the necessary quality to perform his vision.
π΄π Diogo Dalot: βWe can win the title of the Premier League with RΓΊben Amorim. I think we can win realistically. “
“But then it becomes the hardest to hear as a fan: that it will take time.” pic.twitter.com/izs4dziph
– Fabrizio Romano (@fabriziomano) 10. February 2025
Many of these players were either panic buyers or the remains of previous regimes, emphasizing the lack of a clear strategy for transferring to the club.
As long as the amorim can transform the team by its image, United will probably continue to fight for consistency.
Questions about ownership in Tottenham and Manchester United
Both Tottenham and Manchester United fights extend outside the field. Their ownership groups caught fire because they did not prioritize a priority for football success over business interests.
In Tottenham, Daniel Levy remains a division. Although he monitored the growth of the club into the financial forces, his reluctance to spend greatly on the proven talent was the main source of frustration for fans.
The Spurs have a top stadium and training, but their team lacks depths needed to competition at the highest level.
Levy’s focus on book balance led to a cautious consumption of the transfer market, leaving managers like postecoglou with limited capabilities when injuries strike.
Manchester United questions arise from the recent influence of Ineos on the club. Ever since they gained a stake in United, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos wanted to reduce the costs and simplify surgery.
However, their focus on financial prudence did not recess them into the fans base. Instead of making brave moves to strengthen the team, United hesitated to spend, and their decision -making lacked ambitions needed to return the club to their former glory.
Ineos’ inability to connect with the fans further alienated the already frustrated database of fans, which Amorim’s job did even harder.
Time to change.
It’s time to get up.
It’s time to join us in a protest.
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Why were they not discharged postecoglou and amorim?
Despite their fighting, both managers remain in charge. Postecoglou got a free space due to an unprecedented crisis in Tottenham.
Even his critics admit that no manager could progress with the number of key absences that the Spurs have endured this season. Considering the promising the beginning he made, the club is ready to give him time to turn things after his team fully fits.
I am, on the other hand, still in the early days of his term. The release of him would now be considered a recognition of failure by the United Committee, which would further harm their credibility.
I am still trying to carry out his philosophy and abolish his authority on the team. Although the results are bad, United will probably give him more time to fully transform the team before making any drastic decisions.
How do Spurs and United Salvation Can I have seasons?
With their Premier League campaigns, seemingly out of repair, both Tottenham and Manchester United have to focus on the Cup competitions.
For Spurs, the Europa League represents its best chance in silver accessories and redemption.
Not only would win the competition to end their long drought in the trophy, but would also secure a place in the Champions League next season, providing a much needed incentive after a disappointing league campaign.
United, he also has to look at the Europa League as his main target. Since the Champions League qualification through the Premier League looked more likely, the Europa League title would be a vital achievement.
In addition, FA Cup offers another potential path to save its season. The conquest of the domestic silver accessories would give Amorim credibility and potentially bought him more time to implement his vision at the club.
The Manchester United fan group wrote an open letter to Sir Jim Ratcliffe, urging the club to freeze ticket prices and “end the war with ticket owners for seasonal tickets” π pic.twitter.com/bsvwkeybu
– Sky Sports News (@skySportnews) 27 January 2025
Will any manager survive?
While Tottenham and Manchester United are preparing to deal with, both managers are under huge pressure.
A heavy defeat could push one closer bag. With these roles, Sunday game is more than a battle for three points; It is a key character test for postecoglou and amorim.
If any club continues to collapse, the likelihood of changing management will only grow. For now, both managers remain in place, but the patience of their plates and the fans base is thin.
If things are not improved soon, Tottenham and Manchester United may be looking for another new start before the season comes out.
