Postecoglou Defiant As Spurs Face Backlash Over Cup Exit

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has hit back at critics following his side's 4-0 thrashing by Liverpool in the League Cup semi-finals, insisting he still believes in his injury-hit squad despite growing external pressure.

Spurs had taken a 1-0 advantage into the second leg at Anfield but failed to register a single shot on target as they crashed out of the competition.

Former Spurs midfielder Jamie Redknapp lambasted the performance, saying he had never seen a side go down with less of a fight.

The humiliating defeat has intensified speculation over Postecoglou's future, with Spurs struggling in 14th place in the Premier League.

The Australian had vowed earlier in the season to continue his record of winning silverware in his second year at a club, but Tottenhams trophy drought-stretching back to 2008-remains unbroken.