Ange Postecoglou defends Tottenham players in wake of Villa FA Cup exit
- Injury-hit side beaten 2-1 in fourth round at Villa Park
- ‘The players are tired. They have been outstanding’
Ange Postecoglou made a passionate defence of his injury‑ravaged Tottenham squad after their 2-1 FA Cup exit at Aston Villa, arguing that no team could have survived the same level of absentees for such a prolonged period.
Postecoglou was without 11 senior players at Villa Park, where he started with four teenagers and the 21‑year‑old goalkeeper Antonio Kinsky, who was at fault for Jacob Ramsey’s opening goal. Morgan Rogers put Villa 2-0 in front before Mathys Tel’s injury-time consolation.
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