Tottenham fans think Ange Postecoglou should not be playing Rodrigo Bentancur as a holding midfield after his poor perfomance vs AZ Alkmaar.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Premier League game against Manchester City (kick-off 19:30 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference:

The hosts took the lead in the 18th minute of the first leg of the last-16 tie courtesy of a freak own goal, with Spurs teenager Lucas Bergvall swiping at a corner only for his attempted clearance to loop over goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou admits he's delighted with Rodrigo Bentancur's current form. However, asked about reports of a new contract offer being prepared, Postecoglou says the decision will be for management.

Tottenham Hotspur fans fear Ange Postecoglou is making a mistake by renewing the contract of Rodrigo Bentancur.

According to the Daily Mail (24 February), Tottenham have opened talks with Bentancur over a new deal – with his current contract set to expire in June 2026. It is claimed discussions are at a “very early stage” but Spurs are willing to extend the Uruguay international’s stay at the club.

Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham Hotspur side slipped to a first-leg defeat away to AZ Alkmaar, leaving them with work to do in the return fixture next week. The Europa League represents Spurs' last chance for a trophy this season, as well as their only likely route into the Champions League.

Ange Postecoglou provides an update on Heung-Min Son, Kevin Danso and Rodrigo Bentancur after the trio picked up knocks against Manchester United.

The Lilywhites will have the chance to turn the tie around in next Thursday's second leg at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but they must do so without Rodrigo Bentancur, who picked up his third Europa League yellow card of the season in the Netherlands and is therefore suspended.

Postecoglou was asked about the speculation surrounding a possible new contract, and although he neither confirmed nor denied it, he hinted that the midfielder is

Midfielder's future at Tottenham under discussion as talks begin by Amelia Hartman on Feb 25, 2025 for EPLindex.com