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‘Not Acceptable’ – Postecoglou Criticises Werner Display

‘Not Acceptable’ – Postecoglou Criticises Werner Display

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says Timo Werner’s performance was “not acceptable” after replacing him at half-time in the 1-1 Europa League draw at Rangers. The German forward, 28, lost possession 16 times, did not win any of his five duels and only completed 69% of his passes. Former Rangers striker Steven Thompson, covering the game for BBC Sportsound, said at the time: “Timo Werner’s final decision on the ball so far has been abysmal. “I’ll be amazed if he’s not hooked at half-time.” Werner was indeed replaced before the players came out for the second half by Dejan Kulusevski, who…
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EFL Cup: Werner’s Strike Helps Spurs Edge Out Man City

EFL Cup: Werner’s Strike Helps Spurs Edge Out Man City

Ange Postecoglou’s quest to end Tottenham’s trophy drought continued as victory over Manchester City sent them into the Carabao Cup quarter-final. The Spurs boss claimed recently he always wins silverware in his second season – and remained on course to fulfil his promise after an entertaining, eventful encounter. Timo Werner, who had a mixed evening, scored his first goal of the season with an emphatic finish after five minutes, before Pape Sarr doubled the home advantage 20 minutes later with a with superb low right-foot finish from 25 yards. Spurs, though, suffered a setback when they lost key defender Micky…
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