Tottenham Hotspurâs season has been turbulent, and with every poor performance, questions about the future of Ange Postecoglou seem to grow louder.
The Australian coach, who took charge of Spurs at the start of the season, has faced mounting pressure due to the teamâs underwhelming form in the Premier League.
With the fans expressing concern over the clubâs direction, Tottenham's hierarchy finds itself in a delicate balancing act, trying to navigate between their faith in Postecoglou and the growing expectations of success.
The current rumblings in the media suggest that Spurs are not ready to part ways with Postecoglou yet, but the manager's future may depend on the next few games.
With two crucial fixtures against Hoffenheim and Leicester approaching, it has been reported that Postecoglou has just a short window to turn things around if he wants to keep his job.
While pressure mounts, Tottenham's board is allegedly drawing up a list of potential replacements, and some familiar names from the Premier League have emerged as options.
Tottenham's managerial backup plan
One of the names making the rounds is Andoni Iraola, currently at the helm of Bournemouth.
Fabrizio Romano, a renowned football journalist, told GIVEMESPORT that he believes that the Spanish managerâs work at the Vitality Stadium has undoubtedly caught the attention of Tottenhamâs decision-makers.
Bournemouth, a club with lower expectations, has significantly overperformed this season, sitting in seventh place in the Premier League, just two points behind fourth-placed teams.
Itâs clear that Iraolaâs ability to exceed expectations has impressed Spursâ hierarchy.
However, Romano adds a key piece of information regarding the potential move, "Andoni Iraola will no doubt be catching Spursâ eye with his work at Bournemouth but the Spaniard is highly unlikely to leave the south coast in mid-season and even he canât magically heal injuries."
This statement hints that, despite Tottenhamâs interest, Iraola is likely to stay committed to Bournemouth for the remainder of the season.
Therefore, Spurs might have to wait until the summer or explore other alternatives if Postecoglouâs future is to be decided sooner.
Is Ange Postecoglouâs position really under threat?
With all the rumours circulating, the situation remains fluid. The decision regarding Ange Postecoglouâs tenure at Tottenham seems tied to the clubâs upcoming performances.
If Spurs fail to show significant improvement, the managerial changes could come sooner rather than later.
On the other hand, Postecoglouâs position could stabilise with a few strong results, meaning the club will continue to back him in the short term.
Tottenhamâs next few matches will be crucial, not only for Postecoglouâs future but for the clubâs direction in this uncertain season.