Guglielmo Vicario has offered a glimpse into life inside the Tottenham dressing room under Ange Postecoglou – and it is clear the Australian’s influence goes well beyond tactics and team selections.
In recent months, Ange Postecoglou has not been the most popular figure in north London. The Australian has had a few run-ins with supporters, particularly after defeats.
Following the loss to Fulham, Postecoglou had to be pulled aside by Tel and Djed Spence after a confrontation with frustrated fans.
There was another sour moment during the defeat against Chelsea, where Postecoglou was seen cupping his ears towards the crowd after boos greeted his substitutions.
Although Ange Postecoglou later insisted the gesture was not aimed at Spurs fans, the relationship between the Spurs boss and the supporters has been anything but smooth.
Guglielmo Vicario lifts lid on Ange Postecoglou leadership at Tottenham
A lot of the tension stems from the poor results that Tottenham have endured this season, with the Lilywhites currently sat 16th in the Premier League after losing almost 20 matches.
While there have been growing calls for Ange Postecoglou to be shown the door, Guglielmo Vicario has now revealed exactly what it is like to play under the Australian’s leadership.
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The goalkeeper spoke glowingly about his manager, praising Postecoglou as a fantastic human being. Vicario also revealed that Postecoglou’s style of play is a joy to be a part of – particularly when players fully buy into it.
He said in an interview with Optus Sport: “Before the managerial aspect that he wants, you know, to play, he’s a fantastic human being in the way he approaches people and in the way also, he teaches people how to behave and how to live life. So I will always remember for my entire life the way he speaks to the team.
“In the meetings, in the reviewing of the games, to preparing the game, it’s a big deal. It’s a big part of his personality. It’s a big part of his human being.
“And then of course, his style of coaching is – the way that he wants to deliver football to people is to change, you know, a little bit of this kind of mentality.
“How you want to do and how you want to go into a game, is a big deal. Because it’s not – it’s an untraditional, you know, play of football. So if you embrace that, you will love it.”
Spurs struggles continue despite Postecoglou philosophy
Of course, Vicario’s comments show how good a job Postecoglou has done in keeping his players together – they are all behind the manager and continue to play for him.
However, results on the pitch have not matched what Guglielmo Vicario has shared – it has not been on full display this season as Tottenham continue to struggle.
One might even argue that, since the opening ten matches of last season, Ange Postecoglou’s football has been far too inconsistent to build on.
With results deteriorating each passing week, talk of a managerial change has intensified, with Postecoglou potentially facing the sack ahead of next season.