No mentality problem, asserts Postecoglou, as Liverpool thrash Tottenham 4-2

Source: Deccan Herald
Author: Reuters

Liverpool: Ange Postecoglou refused to accept his Tottenham Hotspur team have a mentality issue as they slumped to a 4-2 defeat at Liverpool on Sunday -- their fourth Premier League loss in a row.

It is the first time in 20 years that Tottenham have lost four league games in a row and a season that was so full of promise is petering out in disappointing fashion.

While Tottenham avoided humiliation at Anfield by battling back from 4-0 down to make the scoreline respectable, it was still a humbling afternoon for the north London club.

They have now lost to Newcastle United 4-0, Arsenal 3-2, Chelsea 2-0 and Liverpool 4-2 in those games -- results which have asked questions of Tottenham's resilience.

But Postecoglou said he was impressed with Tottenham's approach on Sunday.

"It's got to nothing to do (with mentality)," he told reporters. "If you come to Anfield and don't try and play, maybe that shows you don't have the mentality.