Tottenham fans are still criticising Ange Postecoglou after beating Southampton with Dejan Kulusevski point made

Tottenham might have hammered Southampton but there was still time for some fans to criticise the manager, Ange Postecoglou.

Postecoglou wanted a response from his team after a poor few weeks and he got one in style, as Spurs raced into a 5-0 lead at half-time to pour the misery on Russell Martin further.

Postecoglou was forced to play another bodged XI as injuries continue to hit his team selections but this time, every player produced.

Djed Spence was excellent down the right, while in midfield, James Maddison produced the goods that everyone knows he’s capable of.

However, while the performance was excellent, Postecoglou was not immune to the critics.

Tottenham fans unhappy with Ange Postecoglou despite hammering Southampton

Despite Spurs being five up at the break, the Spurs boss made just a single change at half-time and then waited until the 77th minute and 82nd minutes to make any other subs.

Crucially, Postecoglou left star winger and creative force Dejan Kulusevski on the field for the full 90.

Kulusevski was left out in midweek at Rangers but came in today to tear Southampton apart.

However, while the Swede was excellent, Tottenham fans were left baffled by Postecoglou’s decision to play him for the entire 90 with such a busy period coming.

Another Tottenham fan, @ASBO9T, continued the theme, suggesting it was a big surprise to see Kulusevski remain on the field.

“Risking Kulusevski for the full 90 is surprising”

While another supporter, @thespursgoc, lauded Kulusevski for his improvement this season.

“What a guy! Really improved this season. My player of the season. Madders does edge him out due to the goals he’s scoring but what a season from kulusevski”

@thfcas18_v2 also thought a sub would be made, but their prediction before half-time didn’t come off.

“Think Porro and Johnson are rested for the cup game. Wouldn’t be surprised if Son, Solanke and Kulusevski come off by HT.”

Tottenham have to keep Kulusevski

Gary Neville has tipped Kulusevski for a Real Madrid or Barcelona type move but Tottenham simply have to get him tied down to a big deal.

The Swede is so important to the team and his ability to create, score, and cause havoc in general, is almost irreplaceable.

Southampton were poor, but Kulusevski made their defence really work for their money and on another day, he might have been more ruthless and scored more goals.