The world is now split between those who admire Ange Postecoglou’s defiance in sticking to his attacking principles and those who think the Tottenham Hotspur head coach should be pragmatic in the face of an undeniable injury crisis. This tie offered plenty of evidence about why the admirers of the Australian may have got it right.
Instead of worrying about their injuries and poor form in the Premier League, Spurs slowly grew in confidence in the first leg of this Carabao Cup semi-final and were rewarded accordingly. They will take a one-goal lead to Anfield courtesy of Lucas Bergvall’s 86th-minute goal and the neutral’s hopes of a final between Newcastle United and Spurs, two teams who really need a trophy, took a small step closer
