As Tottenham prepares to face Manchester United this Sunday, both clubs are in difficult times.
Considering the Premier League heavy heavyweight, both sides lose in the lower half of the table, failing to create any real momentum in their campaigns.
The performances of the Cup were equally sluggish, with early exits and performances that leave the corresponding fanbases frustrated.
Neither Tottenham nor United have managed to connect a consistent victories and the pressure puts on their managers, Ange Postecoglou and Ruben Amorim, to turn things around.
With the two clubs at a crossroads, this accessory could be a decisive moment in their times.
Postcoglou’s Tottenham: A Injury Crisis and the Lack of Depth
When Postecoglou arrived at Tottenham, he brought with him a fresh, philosophy attack that initially won the fans.
However, as the season has progressed, Spurs’s weaknesses have been relentlessly exposed. The biggest issue that plagues the North London Club is the extensive list of injuries.
Occasionally, Postecoglou was no longer than half of the XI preferred start, with key players such as James Maddison, Micky Van de Ven and Cristian Romero who are missing important sections of the season.
This crisis has let Tottenham struggle to maintain the intensity required to compete on multiple fronts.
“It’s hard to judge a manager when you have so many problems within one side.”
Sue Smith expresses sympathy for the Ange Postecoglou as it faces the crisis of Tottenham Hotspur 🤕 injuriespic.twitter.com/txvbevy0gk
– Sky Sports Premier League (@skysportspl) Feb 1025 1025
Another major concern is the failure of the club to adequately strengthen the team in the transfer window.
Although linked to several aid, Spurs failed to bring the necessary depth to effectively compete with the Premier League, the Carabao Cup, the FA Cup and the Europa League.
This has led to excessive dependence on a basic group of players, many of whom suffer from pure fatigue after twice a week by the end of 2024.
With the limited rotation of the team, Tottenham seemed sluggish and without energy in recent matches, exacerbating their struggles.
The man of Amorim UTD: a system change without success
Ruben Amorim took over the dismissal of Manchester United after the dismissal of Erik Ten Hag, but his term has not yet produced positive results.
Unlike many new managerial appointments that bring an initial bounce, Amorim’s arrival has met with ongoing matches.
One of the biggest issues was his decision to implement a new regular system, shifting together in the formation of three on the back.
While this approach has worked well for him in Sporting, he has not yet been successfully translated into Old Trafford, with players seemingly uncomfortable and confused in their new roles.
In addition to the regular changes, the United team remains full of degraded players.
Joshua Zirkzee, Casemiro and Andre Onana failed to meet expectations, leaving Amorim without the necessary quality to execute his vision.
🔴🏆 Diogo Dalot: “We can win a Premier League title with Rúben Amorim. I think we can win realistically.”
“But then it becomes the most difficult thing to hear as a fan: that it will take time.” pic.twitter.com/izs4dnziph
– Fabrizio Romano (@fabrizioromano) Feb 1025 1025
Many of these players were either panic markets or remnants of previous regimes, underlining the lack of clear strategic transfer to the club.
Until Amorim can reshape the team in his image, United will probably continue to fight for consistency.
Topics in Tottenham and Manchester United
Both Tottenham’s and Manchester United are extending beyond the stadium. Their respective ownership groups have undergone a fire because they do not prioritize the success of football over business interests.
In Tottenham, Daniel Levy remains a divisive figure. While overseeing the development of the club in an economic power, his reluctance to move to a proven talent was an important source of frustration for fans.
The Spurs have a state -of -the -art training and training facilities, but their team lacks the depth needed to compete at the highest level.
Levy’s focus on balancing books has led to careful spending on the transport market, leaving managers such as Postcoglou with limited choices when injured.
Manchester United issues come from the recent influence of Ineos on the club. Since the United States, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos want to reduce costs and rationalize businesses.
However, their focus on financial prudence has not attracted them to the fanbase. Instead of making bold moves to strengthen the team, United was reluctant to spend and decision -making did not have the ambition needed to restore the club to its previous glory.
Ineos’s inability to connect with supporters has further alienated an already frustrated fanbase, making Amorim’s job even more difficult.
Time of change.
Time to get up.
Time to participate in the protest.
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– 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐦 (@changeforspurs) 7 February 2025
Why haven’t Postcoglou and Amorim been fired?
Despite their struggles, both managers remain responsible. Postcoglou has been granted some room due to the unprecedented injury crisis in Tottenham.
Even his critics acknowledge that no manager could thrive with the number of key absences that Spurs suffered this season. Given the very promising startup he made, the club is willing to give him time to turn things around when his team is fully appropriate.
Amorim, on the other hand, is still in the early days of his term. His removal will now be regarded as an assumption of failure by the United Council, which will further harm their credibility.
Amorim is still trying to implement his philosophy and seal his power in the team. While the results were poor, United is likely to give it more time to completely reshape the team before making any drastic decisions.
How can Spurs and United rescue their seasons?
With the Premier League campaigns, seemingly beyond the repair, both Tottenham and Manchester United have to focus on Cup competitions.
For the Spurs, the Europa League represents their best opportunity in silverware and redemption.
The victory of the competition will not only end the long drought of the trophy, but also to secure a point in the next season’s Champions League, providing a very necessary impetus after a disappointing championship campaign.
United also has to look at the Europa League as their main goal. On the condition of the Champions League through the Premier League more and more unlikely, securing the Europa League title would be a vital achievement.
In addition, the FA Cup offers another possible route to rescue their season. The victory of domestic silverware will provide Amorim credibility and possibly buy it more time to apply its vision to the club.
A Manchester United Fan Group wrote an open letter to Sir Jim Ratcliffe, inviting the club to freeze ticket prices and “end the war on the” 👇 ticket holders ” pic.twitter.com/bsvvwkeybu
– Sky Sports News (@skysportsnews) January 27 2025
Will the manager survive?
As Tottenham and Manchester United prepare to face, both managers are under huge pressure.
A heavy defeat could push a closer to the sack. With this high bets, Sunday’s game is more than just a battle for three points. It is a critical test of character for Postcoglou and Amorim.
If the Association continues to be trampled on, the possibility of management change will only increase. At the moment, both managers remain in place, but the patience of the respective boards and fanbases are wearing a minute.
If things are not improved soon, Tottenham and Manchester United may be looking for another new start before the season.
