Postcoglou explains why Gray is ‘incredible’ in front of ‘massive work’


Tottenham’s director, Ange Postecoglou, says that the Spurs “do not have” compared to the striker Dominic Solanke on their team and have surpassed the praise of 19 -year -old Archie Gray as he prepares to rotate his side trip to Fulham at Fulham Premier League On Sunday (1.30pm GMT).

Postecoglou players exceeded a 1-0 first foot deficit to reach the Europa League quarter-finals with a one 3-18 Victory at home for Az Alkmaar On Thursday, two Wilson Odobert targets helped the first start of the attacker in the competition after losing much of the injury campaign.

“Our pressing was much better,” observed Postcoglou, partly putting improvement in Son Heung-Min and James Maddison being fresher after the start of the 2-2 draw at home at Bournemouth last Sunday.

“We have kids returning to the group. DOM (Solanke’s) a huge part of our type because of the way he works in this number of number nine – we have no one else, really, like him. We are looking sharply in the front third – it was great to get to Wilson there.”

Archie Gray: Tottenham Prodigy “Incredible”

The summer arrival of Gray has almost always been present for Tottenham this season amid the long list of absences of their injury, playing in various positions in defense and middle section.

Signed by Leeds for between £ 25 and £ 30m, the 19 -year -old started nine of Tottenham’s Europa League previous matches in 2024/25 before he came as a substitute against Alkmaar.

“Archie was incredible for us, filling a number of roles and doing different jobs,” Postcoglou said. “He has never avoided a challenge for anything he has done.

“He started in the center-back (against Alkmaar) and ended up in the middle section. We will need people like Arch to do jobs for us.”

Fulham v Tottenham: Spurs ‘to make changes’

Fulham is eight points over Tottenham And five shy men of the fifth manchester before the hosting of Cottagers Tottenham with the ambition to continue their spectacular campaign.

Marco Silva’s side drew 1-1 to Spurs on December 1st and aims to recover from a defeat of the latest Gasp 2-1 in Brighton & Hove Albion last Saturday.

“We saw how difficult it is to support (European wins),” Postcoglou warned. “Playing Sunday after a Thursday game is a huge project.

“When we are away, it’s even more difficult. With the existence of a healthier group, it is reasonable to make some changes. ”

Tottenhamm is aiming for a first championship win in three games, but has won the last two top matches away, winning Ipswich Town and Brentford.

They will meet the Bundesliga Club Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League last eight, with the first leg in London on April 10 (8pm GMT).



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