Defeat To Everton Makes Emergency Alarm For Tottenham Transfer

Ange Postecoglou is eager for new ammunition for Tottenham Hotspur in the winter exchange (Instagram/@spursofficial).

JAKARTA - Everton's brilliant performance in the first half sealed a 3-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.

It was David Moyes' first win since returning for his second term as manager at Goodison Park on Sunday, January 19, 2025, as well as adding to Spurs' suffering.

On paper, this match looks like the perfect moment for Spurs under Ange Postecoglou to start turning around a bad season, which surprisingly makes them focus more on the relegation zone than going up to the standings.

Spurs have lost just one of 24 games at Goodison Park before Sunday's trip. They have won more points than Everton than against other Premier League teams.

Moreover, Everton are shaky as they have just sacked their manager Sean Dyche as they return to struggle to avoid relegation, even failing to score in nine of their previous 11 league games.

However, in fact Spurs were helpless. They were even 3-0 behind in the first half through Dominic Calvert-Lewin (13'), Iliman Ndiaye (30'), and Archie Gray's own goal (45+7').

Tottenham could only open the scoring in the 77th minute through Dejan Kulusevski and only managed to add one more goal to Richarlison (90+2') before the game ended.

It was Tottenham's 12th defeat in the Premier League this season.

"This is a difficult result. We fought hard to really get into the game in the first half and it gave Everton momentum."

"We force ourselves to climb mountains, but the players are of course trying to bounce back. We failed."

"We can't really control the game. We had some chances that we might have taken advantage of from the start, but in the end it wasn't enough," Postecoglou told Sky Sports.

The defeat not only extended their unwinned record to six unbeaten matches (five defeats and one draw) in the Premier League this season.

However, the emergency transfer alarm turned on. Ange Postecoglou said Spurs really needed new ammunition ahead of the winter transfer market.

Spurs have lost many players due to long-term injuries in recent weeks. First-choice defenders, such as Destiny Udogie, Micky van de Ven, and Cristian Romero, have all been sidelined due to hamstring injuries. Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is absent due to an ankle injury.

"There will be an urgency (transfer), but I don't need to say it. Everyone can see it."

"I don't mind how the club does it. They work hard and try to find a solution."

"These players will definitely need help and hopefully in the next 10 days we will find a solution."

"It's really difficult, we're not the only ones in the market. The club is trying hard," Postecoglou told Sky Sports.

Meanwhile, the Postecoglou seat is getting hotter. He has been heavily criticized this season for his aggressive tactical approach.

However, the Australian coach did not lose confidence in his squad.

"No, no (trust). If you look at the situation we are in, in the end it will disappear."

"I certainly hope and believe it will happen. We will give ourselves the opportunity to gain consistency in performance and results."

"I certainly have not lost faith or determination to reverse it. The players showed it and did not lose faith," said Postecoglou again.

Tottenham Hotspur returned to action on Friday, January 24, 2025, when they faced the Bundesliga team, Hoffenheim, in the Europa League league phase.