William Gallas has said that Tottenham will ‘definitely’ qualify for the Champions League based on how well they are playing under Ange Postecoglou.
Hardly a single pundit gave Spurs a chance of being in the race for the top four before the start of the season, with some even suggesting that the Lilywhites would struggle to finish in the top half of the table after losing Harry Kane (Sky Sports).
Even most Tottenham fans expected this season to be a transitional one, given Ange Postecoglou’s remit of completely changing the team’s style of play.
However, the Australian has managed to do that almost instantly, with the Spurs players now looking well-versed in the new system and dominating each of the five Premier League games that they have played so far.
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William Gallas has been impressed by Tottenham
Gallas believes that Spurs have the potential to get even better over the coming weeks and backed his former side to get back into the Champions League.
He told Genting Casino (via Football.London): “Tottenham look much better than last season. They are playing some nice football, and they have improved at the back. I think Tottenham will definitely qualify for the Champions League this season.
“I don’t know why the Tottenham players have responded so well to the new manager because I am not at the club on a day-to-day basis. Perhaps it is because the manager has changed some of his players and has given players that were previously overlooked a fresh start.
“He has brought in some new players. They are young players, like Van de Ven, but they look strong and have a lot of potential to improve. When I look at this Tottenham team, everyone is playing well at the moment.”
The Frenchman remarked that Postecoglou’s men now look like they have a strong spine.
He added: “I’ve been impressed by some of the partnerships that this team is establishing. You have Sarr and Bissouma and, at the back, Van de Ven and Romero look like they complement each other well.
“If you look at the ambitions of the club, Tottenham will be aiming to qualify for the Champions League this season and to do that, they need to have a good spine. I think they have that. In the wide areas, Tottenham have players that can attack and defend. They look like they want to fight for each other.”
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It is still early days but given the turmoil at Man Utd and Chelsea, Spurs certainly look like they have a great opportunity to get back into the Champions League, particularly with the Premier League potentially in line for five spots in the competition rather than the usual four from next season.
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