Ange Postecoglou’s two words that turned Tottenham’s match at Man City around in a bizarre half-time pep talk

In a thrilling 3-3 draw at the Etihad, Tottenham staged an impressive comeback against Manchester City, and the credit goes to a surprising source. Dejan Kulusevski has revealed that a bizarre half-time team talk from Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou inspired the team to never-say-die attitude. The Swedish winger’s 90th minute equaliser sealed a hard-fought point for his side, and it was Postecoglou’s passionate speech that ignited the team’s performance in the second half. The unexpected two words “stop thinking” from the Aussie boss particularly resonated with Kulusevski and his teammates, unleashing their full potential on the pitch. This article delves into the impact of Postecoglou’s team talk and the dramatic events that unfolded during the match, leaving City feeling hard done by at the final whistle.

Tottenham’s Dejan Kulusevski credits Ange Postecoglou’s halftime talk for inspiring their comeback at Manchester City. Kulusevski’s 90th minute equalizer sealed a hard-fought 3-3 draw, with Postecoglou’s passionate speech urging the team to “stop thinking and just play” resonating with the players. City felt hard done by as a controversial decision led to a confrontation between Erling Haaland and Tottenham’s Giovani Lo Celso, with tensions running high at the final whistle.