Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham coach. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Carlton Cole has criticized Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou over his recent comments regarding Timo Werner.
The Germany international has been happy to fool around this season, only sporadically showing the type that has earned him 57 caps for his country so far.
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Werner's season reached a new low against Rangers in the Europa League on Thursday, as he failed to create a single chance and recorded a 0% success rate on dribbles, crosses and ground duels during the first half at Ibrox.
The 28-year-old was hooked in the first half, replaced by Dejan Kulusevski, who went on to score. TottenhamTie.
After the match, Postecoglou – who is he? Under tremendous pressure At Tottenham – he chose to publicly drag Werner over the coals because of his performance.
Postecoglou told reporters about his decision to withdraw Werner (via Hotspur boy).
“When you have people who are 18 years old, it's not acceptable to me. I said that to Timo. He's a top international player, he's a German international,” the Australian explained.
“Right now, it doesn't seem like we have many options. I want everyone to at least go out there and try to do their best. His level in the first half was not acceptable.”
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Cole, the former West Ham and Chelsea striker, strongly disagrees with Postecoglou's style.
The England international believes the Australian's strong criticism of Werner should have been kept secret, while also questioning why Postecoglou would choose the striker if he was so upset by his performance.
“If it's obvious, go tell him because now it's an insult to you and his teammates,” Cole said. talkSPORT From Postecoglou's comments.
“If you convince the media first, before you go and tell the player, and then the other players hear it in the press, you will lose the dressing room.
“Because players now don't feel like you're going to protect them when it's tough.
“I understand what he's saying, and he has every right to say that. But go tell him
“Because let's do this here… Werner is not his star. So why bother him? What about the others?”
“What is he trying to achieve here? It's strange to me.”
