Tottenham's Carabao Cup Exit Sparks Criticism from Pundits

2025-03-01

Tottenham Hotspur’s Carabao Cup semi-final exit at the hands of Liverpool has drawn sharp criticism from pundits, with Jamie Redknapp leading the charge. Spurs were thrashed 4-0 at Anfield, failing to register a single shot on target in a performance Redknapp described as “horrendous” and “a disgrace.” The former Tottenham and Liverpool midfielder expressed disbelief at the lack of fight shown by the team, stating, “I cannot remember a team in my lifetime go down with less of a fight than what they did today.”

Redknapp was particularly critical of Tottenham’s experienced players, accusing them of failing to set the tempo or protect younger teammates like Djed Spence, Archie Gray, and Lucas Bergvall. He highlighted Spence’s chaotic role, claiming the defender played “14 different positions” during the match. “You’re meant to protect young players,” Redknapp said, “but the experienced players didn’t do that one bit.”

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou dismissed the criticism, stating he was unaffected by pundits’ opinions. “I don’t care whether it’s Jamie Redknapp or anyone else,” Postecoglou said. “It doesn’t worry me. It doesn’t bother me.” He acknowledged Liverpool’s dominance, admitting his side “never really got to grips with the game.”

The defeat leaves Tottenham’s season in jeopardy, with their focus now shifting to the FA Cup. However, the manner of their exit has raised serious questions about the team’s mentality and ability to compete in high-stakes matches. Former Spurs defender Michael Dawson echoed Redknapp’s sentiments, calling the performance “really, really damaging” and lamenting the lack of fight and character shown by the players.

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