Tottenham Hotspur suffers 1-0 Europa League defeat to AZ Alkmaar

Tottenham Hotspur suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat against AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie, with a comical own goal by Lucas Bergvall sealing their fate. Manager Ange Postecoglou criticized his team’s lack of aggression and failure to adapt to the match, stating they were 'nowhere near' the required level. Former player Les Ferdinand disagreed with Postecoglou's comments about the pitch, suggesting the team's performance was the real issue rather than external conditions. Spurs managed only one shot on target throughout the match, raising concerns about their attacking effectiveness and strategy. Additionally, striker Dominic Solanke sustained a late injury, creating uncertainty over his availability for the upcoming Premier League match. Fans have also begun to voice their frustrations over Rodrigo Bentancur's role in the team, suggesting he is misused as a holding midfielder.