"I've seen so much growth" - Postecoglou jubilant after EFL Cup semi-final first leg win over Liverpool

[ad_1] Tottenham supervisor Ange Postecoglou admits he has “seen a lot development” in his aspect regardless of current outcomes after Spurs beat Liverpool 1-0 within the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

Teenager Lucas Bergvall scored his first aim for the membership 4 minutes from time to finish Liverpool’s 24-match unbeaten run and provides Tottenham a slender benefit going into the second leg at Anfield in a month’s time.

The victory was Spurs’ first for the reason that last-eight win over Manchester United as Postecoglou’s staff look to reinvigorate their season.

Victory within the first leg! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/ktX5W2OTjA

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 8, 2025

The competition, nonetheless, was marred by what seemed to be a really critical harm to Rodrigo Bentancur within the first-half which resulted within the midfielder being taken to hospital.

Postecoglou stated Bentancur was now acutely aware however admitted he didn't have “all the knowledge”.

Talking about his staff’s efficiency, the Spurs boss was fast to reward the gamers.

“I believed we deserved it on the evening,” Postecoglou informed Sky Sports activities.

“The boys gave the whole lot and I’m actually happy the gamers get rewards.

“We’re having to cope with adversity on a regular basis. It’s unbelievable if you assume we’ve received a few 18-year-olds on the market. I’ve seen a lot development, it’s simply masked by our poor type.

“But it surely’s solely half-time and going to Liverpool just isn't simple.”

One of many key speaking factors after the sport was whether or not or not match winner Bergvall ought to have been on the pitch to attain his aim.

Ange Postecoglou passionately defends the choice to maintain Lucas Bergvall on the pitch 👀 pic.twitter.com/doOpVc0BEE

— Sky Sports activities Soccer (@SkyFootball) January 8, 2025

Moments earlier than discovering the web, the Swede, who was already on a yellow card, fouled Konstantinos Tsimikas however referee Stuart Attwell opted to not guide him.

Requested if his participant was fortunate to be on the pitch, the Spurs boss defended the choice: “We’ve been screaming for it for months, it’s occurred to us constantly.