Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou finds himself at the center of a heated debate ahead of Sunday’s clash against Liverpool.

The upcoming Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool is stirring up controversy, reigniting a debate about the loyalty and priorities of some Spurs fans.

Last season, a segment of the Tottenham fanbase infamously rooted for Manchester City to defeat their own team in the final stretch of the season. Their rationale? To deny their bitter North London rivals, Arsenal, the Premier League title. This unprecedented display of “enemy of my enemy is my friend” support left Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou visibly upset, prompting him to publicly criticize the “fragile foundations” within the club.

Now, as Liverpool sit atop the Premier League table with a six-point advantage over Arsenal, albeit just two points ahead of Chelsea (another fierce rival for Tottenham), the specter of divided loyalties looms large once again. Could some Spurs fans, driven by their animosity towards Arsenal, be tempted to cheer for Liverpool, potentially jeopardizing their own team’s performance and undermining the manager’s efforts?

Former Tottenham goalkeeper Kasey Keller, while acknowledging the potential for such disharmony, believes that manager Postecoglou would not be swayed by such actions. “He’s passionate and has strong beliefs in his way of playing,” Keller stated to Sports Mole. “I don’t see Ange walking away.”

Postecoglou has yet to publicly address the possibility of fans rooting for Liverpool. However, he did provide some positive team news ahead of the crucial match. Destiny Udogie is expected to return after recovering from a minor thigh injury, and Timo Werner could also feature following an illness.

Despite these potential returns, Tottenham will be without several key players, including Cristian Romero, Richarlison, and Ben Davies. Rodrigo Bentancur is also unavailable, serving the final game of his suspension.

This Sunday’s match holds significant implications for both teams. Liverpool aim to solidify their position at the top of the table, while Tottenham, currently languishing in 10th place, seek to climb the standings and reignite their Champions League aspirations.

The potential for fan disloyalty adds another layer of intrigue to this already highly anticipated clash. It will be interesting to observe how the Tottenham faithful react throughout the match and whether their actions will have any discernible impact on the team’s performance.

This situation underscores the complex relationship between fans, clubs, and the pursuit of success in modern football. While passionate support is crucial, the potential for self-destructive behavior, driven by animosity towards rivals, raises questions about the true meaning of loyalty and the long-term consequences for the club’s identity and aspirations.