Louis Saha Names Tottenham as Premier League ‘Dark Horses’ for Next Season
Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has named Tottenham as surprise ‘dark horses’ in the Premier League next season. Much was expected of Antonio Conte’s Spurs last term but the Italian was sacked in April and Tottenham went on to stagger to an eighth-placed finish. Spurs will hope for a better campaign under Ange Postecoglou, who became the first Australian to take charge of a Premier League club when he left Celtic for Tottenham in June.
Saha has suggested more success could be on the way as he looks to rebuild Tottenham. Asked to name his Premier League ‘dark horses’ for next season, Saha told Betfred: ‘Tottenham could be a surprise package, which is weird to say.‘They’ve had a change in manager, Harry Kane could still potentially stay and they’re a great club.‘But I would be surprised if they caught up on the better teams in the league next season. But who knows? There are too many contenders to be honest.’
Ange Postecoglou’s Move to Tottenham
Ange Postecoglou admitted it was a ‘tough decision’ to leave Celtic but says he could not turn down the chance to ‘rebuild’ Spurs. He said at his first Tottenham press conference: ‘We had some fantastic success and great moments within that and I’ll cherish them, but I am the kind of guy who always loves a challenge – I love a build, I love a rebuild. That’s where I feel I am at my best and this challenge, when it came along, I just thought had all the elements of what I need to get going again.’
Postecoglou won five domestic trophies from a possible six during his two years in charge of Celtic and Saha believes that success could be replicated at Tottenham. The former Manchester United striker believes that Harry Kane staying at the club could be a major factor in their success next season.
Tottenham’s Potential for Next Season
Tottenham have been relatively quiet in the transfer window so far with only Matt Doherty and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg arriving at the club. However, with Postecoglou at the helm, Spurs fans will be hoping for a much-improved performance from their team next season.
The club have been linked with a number of players including Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher and Benfica’s Joao Felix, but it remains to be seen if any of these deals will come to fruition. Spurs have also been linked with Gareth Bale, who is currently on loan at Real Madrid from Tottenham, but it is unclear if the Welshman will return to North London.
Postecoglou will be hoping to get the best out of his current squad and with Harry Kane leading the line, Tottenham could be a force to be reckoned with next season. The club have a good mix of experience and youth and with the right additions in the transfer window, they could be dark horses for the Premier League title next season.
Conclusion
Tottenham have been relatively quiet in the transfer window so far but with Ange Postecoglou at the helm, they could be dark horses for the Premier League title next season. The club have a good mix of experience and youth and with Harry Kane leading the line, they could be a force to be reckoned with. It remains to be seen if any of their transfer links will come to fruition but Spurs fans will be hoping for an improved performance from their team next season.