Tottenham’s crucial win over Liverpool could save Ange Postecoglou’s job… two players stepped up when needed most
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IT felt like the sort of night that could prove a turning point for Ange Postecoglou. The under-fire Aussie watched his injury-ravaged Tottenham side beat Liverpool 1-0 in Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg. The first half was overshadowed by a scary incident involving midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, who collapsed on the field.
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Bentancur was stretchered off but later posted a positive update from his hospital bed. Both teams appeared affected by the delay during a cagey opening 45 minutes in front of a nervy crowd. Liverpool were well off their best, as the home side slowly grew into the occasion.
![[Teenager Lucas Bergvall netted a dramatic late winner in North London]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/lucas-bergvall-tottenham-hotspur-fc-962446752.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
And it was two teenagers - match-winner Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray - who stepped up when needed for their manager. Both stars, 18, have been called upon more than expected this season due to a mounting list of injuries and suspensions. But they are both the sort of players Postecoglou needs if he is to bring silverware and stability to North London.
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The teenagers showed commitment and courage on the ball in what was a vital game for both the club and his beleaguered boss. FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS. Bergvall played more key passes than any other Spurs player on the pitch. And he popped up with the winner right at the end when it mattered most, keeping his composure to slot past Alisson in the Liverpool net.
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