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      ‘He goes really, really mad’ – Inside the change at Tottenham as Dejan Kulusevski lifts lid on Ange Postecoglou’s regime

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      DEJAN KULUSEVSKI can praise Ange Postecoglou all day.Tottenham’s stars love playing for the popular Aussie, love his style and where it is taking them – but they definitely do not want to cross him.
      Dejan Kulusevski is loving the style of Ange PostecoglouCredit: Tottenham Hotspur
      The attacker has hailed the Australian managerCredit: Rex
      Kulusevski has been helping young adults start their coaching coursesCredit: Tottenham Hotspur
      The Spurs boss has charmed fans from all corners of English football since his arrival from Celtic in the summer, making an impact well beyond N17 with his dry wit and honest opinions.
      But he has one hell of a fiery side too.
      Kulusevski told SunSport: “He gets angry for sure.
      “There have been a couple of half-times when he thinks we’re not doing enough, playing safe and not pushing enough to win the game and then he lets us hear it.
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      “He goes really, really mad. But we always play better afterwards so it works!
      “It is not fun but it is part of the job, you cannot always just give love to players sometimes you have to be hard on them like parents do. It is not scary because it helps us in the end.”
      There is no denying it has worked. Only Manchester City and Liverpool have won more than Spurs’ 16 points from losing positions this season.
      Postecoglou has players and supporters on side like no manager since Mauricio Pochettino in North London, there are no longer protests or toxic chants if Spurs are struggling late on in a game – only hope.
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      His arrival has sparked a huge change of mood and culture at the club after the brutal messages and frustrating football from the likes of Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte.
      Kulusevski, 23, was called upon to sell the club to new signing and fellow Swede Lucas Bergvall a few weeks ago, and spoke in glowing terms about the club.
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      Bergvall, who also spoke to Postecoglou, ended up choosing Spurs over Barcelona.
      He said: “I met him and it was nice to see him because I know him a bit. I told him the truth, the same as what I tell everyone. How good this club is and the plans for the future.
      “I didn’t want to tell him which club to join because that is hard, but it is the first time I’ve played with a Swedish player.”
      Kulusevski also acknowledges that the sales pitch may well have been different a year ago.
      The winger added: “Yes, it has changed at the club, absolutely.
      “It has been a fantastic change and now it feels like the club is going on the right path and we are doing the right things.
      “We are more focused on better things. It is a different mentality, we have to improve.
      “It is not about we have to win otherwise it’s a catastrophe, it is about improving every day and if things are going to happen they will happen. It is more about the positive things.”
      It certainly helps that Postecoglou plays the style of football that Kulusevski has loved since he was a boy.
      The self-confessed football “nerd” who grew up playing Fifa all night and playing front-foot football during the day, loves the philosophy.
      And having considered a coaching career of his own, it is one he would stick to.
      The former Juventus man took time to help out with Tottenham’s Under-14s this week and paid a surprise visit to the club’s Spurred 2 Coach programme this week.
      The Foundation initiative helps young adults without coaching qualifications take the first steps towards earning FA badges and Kulusevski surprised last weeks participants by taking part in a training session with them in the shadow of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      He said: “I love teaching kids as they make you so happy. I would like to train kids in the future.
      “I played like that as a child.
      “When I grew up, we kept the ball on the floor and wanted to have possession, we didn’t want to be afraid of anybody.
      “That is exactly the same things as we are doing now. For a player to play this style is a blessing. It is brave and the most important in life is to not care about mistakes.
      “As a coach I would not care about mistakes. I would just want my players to feel free to express their talent as every man and woman has talent.”
      As well as playing like he did as a kid, Kulusevski is also dreaming like one under Postecoglou.
      The manager rarely replies to title talk by ducking the question, he simply asks ‘Why not?’ A message reinforced with the players.
      Kulusevski said: “We want to be the best, there is no reason why not we can be the best if we are doing this.
      “When we were kids we were all dreaming and then people tell you to stop dreaming, it is nice to try to become more like kids again thinking everything is possible.”
      The more realistic focus is a top four finish, returning to the Champions League, something which has been put into sharper focus by watching the tournament return this week.
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      He said: “It’s the worst thing seeing those games and you are not playing
      “You try to be positive and with your family. As a player you want to be on the biggest stage.” More

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      Tottenham face defensive crisis with trio injured as Ange Postecoglou rules out forgotten star for two months

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU has confirmed Pedro Porro, Destiny Udogie and reserve goalie Fraser Forster will be out for their match against Wolves tomorrow. Ange Postecoglou’s side are sitting a tight fourth in the table just one point above Aston Villa.
      Destiny Udogie will not be making the match against Wolves tomorrowCredit: Rex
      Pedro Porro picked up a strain in training and is likely out for a couple of weeksCredit: Alamy
      Fraser Forster has fractured his foot and is probably out for a couple of monthsCredit: Rex
      Spurs’ chances of coming away from Gary O’Neil’s in-form team with three points have slimmed dramatically after Postecoglou announced the worrying new injuries.
      Both Porro at right back and Udogie on the left flank are integral to the boss’ style of play.
      Explaining the injuries in a press conference, Postecoglou said: “Pedro Porro picked up a strain at training. Probably a couple of weeks for him”.
      “Destiny Udogie picked up a knock, not too serious. Game next weekend, should be back”.
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      “Fraser Forster – fracture in his foot, probably a couple of months”.
      The loss of Forster, whose injury is the most serious, poses less of a threat seeing as the goalie has only made one appearance all season in the Carabao Cup.
      Emerson Royal is likely to replace Porro at right-back, while Ben Davies could line up on the left .
      Spurs’ have no doubt had an unlucky season when it comes to injuries.
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      £40million summer signing James Maddison has undergone a hefty spell on the bench with an ankle injury and has only returned to full fitness in the last few games.
      The same goes for Dejan Kulusevski who suffered a hamstring injury in September.
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      Spurs were also put under pressure by the Asia Cup which deprived them of their absolutely vital captain Son Heung-min.
      And at the same time the AFCON temporarily took away Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma. More

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      Antonio Conte ‘would only accept Premier League job’ if he was certain he couldn’t get three dream roles

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      ANTONIO CONTE would only agree to return to the Premier League if he couldn’t manage either Napoli, AC Milan or Juventus.Conte has been a free agent since March after his dramatic dismissal from Tottenham following a turbulent season at the helm.
      Antonio Conte hasn’t shut the door on a potential Premier League returnCredit: AFP
      The Italian tactician was sacked by Spurs chairman Daniel Levy after launching an astonishing attack on his “selfish” flops and the club’s “20 years” of underachieving in a ten-minute rant.
      According to The Mail, the 54-year-old has returned to Turin where he is enjoying a quiet life with his family and loved ones.
      The ex-Italy manager is taking some time off to “detoxify” himself following a few clashes with clubs chiefs and the media.
      The former midfielder is enjoying some much-needed rest following a rough campaign that also saw him losing close friends Giampiero Ventrone, Sinisa Mihajlovic and Gianluca Vialli.
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      Conte loves his time in Italy and is currently not keen on leaving his home country.
      However, the ex-Inter Milan boss hasn’t completely shut the door on a potential Prem return.
      After all, the ex-Chelsea manager experienced immense success at Stamford Bridge as he won the Premier League title in 2017 and the FA Cup a year later.
      In fact, no one came close to leading the Blues to the Prem title after he left six years ago.
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      However, Conte is more keen on working at Napoli and Milan in the Serie A.
      The popular head coach would also want another crack at Juventus where his managerial career took off 13 years ago.
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      Brentford star Neal Maupay reveals he wants transfer after rows with two England stars

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      NEAL MAUPAY wants to call it quits with Everton and return to Brentford next season.The forward is on loan at the Bees from Goodison Park, where he has only made 12 Prem starts since arriving 18 months ago.
      Neal Maupay ‘can’t hide’ his desire to be with BrentfordCredit: Rex
      The frontman clashed with Kyle Walker in Brentford’s 3-1 defeat to Man City
      Maupay has clashed with two England stars in recent Prem games – Tottenham playmaker James Maddison and Manchester City defender Kyle Walker.
      But he is more than content with life on the pitch and insists Brentford has “always been my club”.
      Maupay left the Bees for Brighton in 2019 in a deal worth £20million.
      But his switch to Everton three years later has not worked – and he was loaned back to West London in September.
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      Now Maupay, 27, wants to stay at Thomas Frank’s side, although he is in the dark over where his future lies.
      He said: “I’m not the person to decide but I feel happy here. I want to stay. There’s no hiding that.
      “Brentford’s always been my club.  They are the ones that gave me my chance. I’m grateful to be here and will do my best to help the club.
      “I feel great. I’m happy. Hopefully, Brentford feel the same way.”
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      Frenchman Maupay knows Bees’ survival hopes will be tested with Liverpool and Manchester City to come next.
      He said: “I don’t know if we can be optimistic. They’re two of the best teams in the world. 
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      “We have to be ready. Everyone expects us to lose  but we have nothing to lose.
      “With our quality and a good plan, we can get something.” More

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      Bayer Leverkusen 3 Bayern Munich 0: Harry Kane looks destined to remain trophyless as hosts move five points clear

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      BAYERN MUNICH suffered a shock 3-0 thrashing by rivals Bayer Leverkusen a major blow to Harry Kane’s title hopes.Kane, 30, hasn’t won a single piece of silverware throughout his glittering 11-year career, despite becoming Tottenham and England’s record goalscorer.
      Bayern Munich star Harry Kane’s title hopes were dealt a massive blowCredit: Getty
      Bayer Leverkusen destroyed Bayern with a score of 3-0Credit: EPA
      Xabi Alonso extended Leverkusen’s undefeated streakCredit: Getty
      Alonso has been linked with a return to Liverpool to replace Jurgen KloppCredit: Reuters
      The star striker appeared to have done his chances of breaking his hoodoo following his £104million move to serial trophy winners Bayern last summer.
      However, the England captain experienced defeat on his debut in the German Super Cup against RB Leipzig before a shock elimination from the German Cup by third-tier minnows Saarbrucken.
      And Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen took charge of the title race with a dominant victory over the Bavarians at the BayArena.
      Josip Stanisic opened the scoring after just 18 minutes and Alex Grimaldo doubled the hosts’ lead in the 50th minute.
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      The triumph was complete in the fifth minute of stoppage time when Jeremie Frimpong beat Bayern’s star goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to seal the three points for Alonso’ undefeated side.
      Leverkusen are now top of the Bundesliga table with five points separating them from Kane and Eric Dier, who was also in Thomas Tuchel’s starting line-up.
      The Three Lions skipper’s impact was limited throughout the crunch clash despite him being Bundesliga top scorer.
      The result will have sent shockwaves around Europe amid intense speculation linking former Liverpool star Alonso with a massive Anfield return to replace Jurgen Klopp at the helm.
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      Klopp announced he will be leaving the Reds in June after nine stunning years at the Kop as he’s running out of energy.
      The Merseysiders reportedly made contact with the Spanish tactician three months ago.
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      The purpose was to establish if the 42-year-old would be interested in leaving Leverkusen.
      The Real Madrid legend has addressed rumours linking him to Liverpool but remained coy.
      Alonso said: “At the moment I am really happy here and enjoying my work.
      “Each day and game is a challenge. We are in an intense and beautiful journey here at Leverkusen.
      “Speculation is normal, but I have great respect and admiration for what Jurgen has done at Liverpool.
      Kane was very limited throughout the game against Leverkusen
      That is despite Kane topping the goalscoring charts in the Bundesliga
      Kane hasn’t won a trophy throughout his 11-year careerCredit: AP More

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      Dele Alli spotted in stands for former club Tottenham’s clash at home to Brighton as Everton lose 2-0 at Man City

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      DELE ALLI was spotted in the stands of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium two years after he left the club.Dele, 27, burst onto the scene at Spurs in 2015 at the tender age of 19 and shone bright in the Premier League as well as the Champions League.
      Dele Alli was spotted at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
      Dele watched Tottenham’s last-gasp Premier League victory over Brighton
      Dele currently plays for Everton but is nursing a groin injuryCredit: Getty
      The versatile midfielder was so instrumental that he helped the North Londoners make the Champions League final in 2019 when they were defeated 2-0 by Liverpool.
      And the former England international returned to his old stomping grounds to watch Ange Postecoglou’s men take on Brighton in the Premier League.
      Dele watched Tottenham pick up a last-gasp 2-1 victory following Brennan Johnson’s winner in the sixth minute of stoppage time.
      That was after Everton’s Premier League clash against Manchester City at the Etihad.
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      The Merseysiders’ relegation struggle continues as they lost 2-0 following a brace by Erling Haaland.
      Tottenham fans were very happy to see their former star back in north London.
      One supporter tweeted: “We love Dele, I just don’t think you understand.”
      Another commented: “DELE COME BACK WE NEED YOU!”
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      A third posted: “Always 💙.”
      This fan said: “Dele we love you! Come back!”
      And that one stated: “Things you love to see. Hope Dele is doing well.”
      The attacking midfielder left Tottenham in 2022 after falling down the pecking order.
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      That led to a move to Everton where he looked to regain his former prowess.
      But Dele struggled to recreate his magic of old and that led to a hapless loan stint at Besiktas.
      The playmaker is back with the Toffees now but has been nursing a groin injury since March.
      He bravely opened up in the summer about the trauma he suffered as a child.
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      The 37-time capped England star revealed he was sexually abused by a friend of his mother aged six.
      Dele also said he dealt drugs aged eight, spent time in rehab and got an addiction to sleeping pills. More

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      Forgotten Spurs star ‘wanted by Ajax and PSV’ in shock transfer after wowing on loan with Dutch minnows this season

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      FORGOTTEN Tottenham star Troy Parrott has emerged as a shock target for some of the biggest clubs in the Netherlands.The 22-year-old forward is currently impressing in the Eredivisie while on loan at Excelsior Rotterdam.
      Tottenham’s Troy Parrott has a number of Dutch clubs chasing his servicesCredit: Getty
      Republic of Ireland international Parrott is under contract in North London until 2025.
      However, The 42 publication claims that his seven goals and performances for Excelsior have caught the eye of Holland’s heavy-hitters.
      And now both Ajax and PSV are “weighing up a move” for him at the end of the season.
      They also state that Feyenoord, who are currently second in the Dutch top-flight, have expressed an interest.
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      And AZ Alkmaar are also keen as well as his list of admirers continues to grow.
      Parrott was forced to sit and wait to make his impact at Excelsior having undergone abdominal surgery earlier in the campaign.
      But now he is flying and played the full 90 minutes in each of the club’s last four games.
      Parrott has only appeared twice for Tottenham in the Premier League.
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      He made his professional debut for them as a 17-year-old back in 2017 but has since found chances hard to come by.
      He was firstly sent to Millwall for more experience before then having spells with both Ipswich Town and MK Dons.
      Troy Parrott scores two wonderful goals for Republic of Ireland U21 vs Sweden U21
      Parrott then spent last season on loan in the Championship at Preston, scoring three goals in 33 matches.
      Now he is looking to fire Excelsior further up the table as they currently sit in 14th and six points clear of the relegation play-off place. More

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      Liverpool to battle Tottenham in shock transfer tussle for Fulham defender amid doubts over Van Dijk and Matip futures

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      LIVERPOOL have reportedly joined Tottenham in the race to sign Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo.The Reds could be set for a defensive reshuffle this summer following Jurgen Klopp’s departure.
      Liverpool are interested in signing Tosin AdarabioyoCredit: AFP
      Virgil van Dijk recently admitted that does not know if he will stay at Anfield beyond the transfer window.
      He said: “That’s a big question. I don’t know. The club will have a big job on their hands. To replace not only the manager but the whole staff, there are so many things that will change.
      “I’m very curious which direction that will go in but when that will be announced we will see our situation. I can’t say much about it.
      “Obviously it will be the end of Jurgen Klopp’s era. I am very glad that I am still part of it. That is why I don’t like to speak about it. I am still part of it.”
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      Meanwhile, Joel Matip is in line to leave on a free transfer when his contract expires in June.
      Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq are expected to make the 32-year-old an offer at the end of the season.
      With the future of two key defenders now in doubt, Liverpool are set to seek reinforcements.
      And according to the Evening Standard, Adarabioyo has emerged as a top target.
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      Fulham want to tie the defender down to a new deal
      The 26-year-old’s Fulham contract expires this summer, meaning he could become available as a free agent.
      However, the Cottagers are attempting to tie him down to a new contract in a bid to ward off interest from rival clubs.
      Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool needs ‘a manager on his top game’ following his announcement he’s quitting in the summer
      Both Tottenham and AC Milan have also expressed an interest in signing him.
      SunSport revealed in December that Adarabioyo told Fulham that he will leave on a free transfer when his contract expires.
      However, manager Marco Silva has not given up hope that he will have a change of heart before the season ends. More