Tottenham supervisor Ange Postecoglou. (Picture by Ian MacNicol/Getty Photographs)
Carlton Cole has slammed Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou for his current feedback concerning Timo Werner.
The Germany worldwide has flattered to deceive this season, solely sporadically exhibiting the form of type that has earned him 57 caps for his nation to this point.
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Werner’s season hit a brand new low in opposition to Rangers within the Europa League on Thursday, failing to create a single probability and posting a 0% success fee on dribbles, crosses and floor duels in the course of the first half at Ibrox.
The 28-year-old was hooked at half-time, changed by Dejan Kulusevski, who went on to attain Tottenham‘s equaliser.
After the match, Postecoglou — who’s underneath immense strain at Spurs — selected to tug Werner over the coals publicly for his efficiency.
“Yeah, yeah, he wasn’t enjoying wherever close to the extent he ought to,” Postecoglou instructed reporters of his choice to withdraw Werner (through The Boy Hotspur).
The Australian elaborated: “While you’ve bought 18-year-olds it’s not acceptable to me. I mentioned that to Timo. He’s a senior worldwide, he’s a German worldwide.
“Within the second we’re in proper now, it’s not like we’ve bought many choices. I would like everybody to at the very least be going on the market making an attempt to provide the most effective of themselves. His efficiency within the first half wasn’t acceptable.”
Carlton Cole blasts Ange Postecoglou for heavy-handed method
Former West Ham and Chelsea striker Cole wholeheartedly disagrees with Postecoglou’s method.
The England worldwide believes the Australian’s robust criticism of Werner ought to have been saved personal.
“If it’s that apparent, you go and inform him as a result of now it’s an insult to you and his teammates,” Cole instructed talkSPORT of Postecoglou’s feedback.
“For those who pander to the media first, earlier than you’ve gone and instructed the participant, after which the opposite gamers hear it within the press… you’ll lose the dressing room.
“As a result of now the gamers don’t don’t really feel that you simply’ll shield them when it’s robust.
“I perceive what he’s saying and he’s bought each proper to say it. However go say it to him.
“As a result of let’s have it right here… Werner isn’t his star participant. So why are you selecting on him? What in regards to the others?
“What’s he making an attempt to attain right here? It’s unusual to me.”
