In the first round of the new Premier League season, Tottenham Hotspur drew 1-1 with Leicester City on the road, a result that is undoubtedly a huge pity for the Spurs, who are aiming for a higher ranking. After the match, Tottenham Hotspur manager Postecoglou attended the press conference and gave an in-depth analysis and reflection on the match.
First of all, when asked about the injury of Rodrigo (Bentancur), the team's big midfielder, Postecoglou said that there is limited information available at the moment, but what he can confirm is that Rodrigo is still able to stand up and communicate with people, which somehow indicates that his situation is not critical. However, due to the impact on Rodrigo's head, the exact extent of the injury will have to await examination and evaluation by a medical team. Postecoglou emphasized that the key thing is that Rodrigo is currently conscious and able to communicate with people, which gives everyone a glimmer of comfort.
Talking about the overall performance of the game, Postecoglou could not hide his disappointment. He said that the Spurs completely dominated the field in the first half, but unfortunately wasted many excellent scoring opportunities in front of the goal. In the early part of the second half, Tottenham still maintained their momentum, but in just 15 to 20 minutes, the team seemed to have suddenly lost their way and lost control of the game. Facing Leicester City's tenacious counterattack, the Spurs looked a bit frazzled and eventually let their opponents equalize the score. Nonetheless, Postecoglou recognized the resilience of his players in the face of adversity, and they eventually finished the game tenaciously.
Speaking about the debut of newcomer Dominic Solanke, Postecoglou gave a positive assessment. He thought Solanke showed good professionalism and hustle in the game and contributed to the team. Although Solanke was disappointed that he could not capitalize on his chances, Postecoglou believes that with the deepening of the game and the accumulation of experience, he will gradually adapt to the team's rhythm and bring more goals and assists to the team.
Finally, when asked again if Rodrigo's injury will affect his next games, Postecoglou said that it is not yet possible to give a definite answer. He emphasized that the team and the medical team will take a very cautious approach in the case of a player's head injury. They will keep a close eye on the changes in Rodrigo's injury and develop a follow-up treatment and rehabilitation program based on the actual situation.
