Tottenham Hotspur will usher in their first match of the new Premier League season, away to Leicester City, at 3:00 a.m. Beijing time on August 20th. Prior to the match, manager Postecoglou attended a press conference to elaborate on the team's status, transfer situation, player performance and many other aspects.
Postecoglou first spoke highly of new signing Dominic Solanke, calling him a good professional who has integrated well into the team and training, and confirming that he will play in Monday's game. Regarding the team's overall status, Postecoglou said that after the preseason break-in, the team feels more stable and is better prepared for the new season.
Postecoglou appeared very serious when talking about Bissouma's incident of smoking laughing gas. He said that Bissouma made a very bad decision and must be punished for it, including a one-game suspension. At the same time, the club will educate Bissouma to help him realize his mistake and try to win back his trust. Postecoglou emphasized that the team's door is still open to Bissouma, but he needs to prove himself again through his actions.
Reflecting on last season's results, Postecoglou said that although the team finished fifth in the league, there is still room for improvement. He emphasized that the goal of the new season is still to try to achieve success and improve the team's level of soccer and consistency. Regarding the upcoming match against Leicester City, Postecoglou said that they are a very strong team with a great manager and players, and it will be a tough test.
In terms of the transfer window, Postecoglou revealed that the overall framework of the team has been largely finalized, although there are still some activities that may take place. He is very happy with the addition of new signing Dominic Solanke and expects him to play an important role in the new season. At the same time, he also expressed his best wishes to the departing Emerson, believing that he will have new opportunities and challenges at his new club.
Finally, Postecoglou spoke about Rodrigo Bentancur's recovery. He said that Rodrigo went through ups and downs last season, but has now recovered from his injuries and is performing well in training. He is very happy about Rodrigo's return and expects him to lead the team to better results in the new season.
