Pressing high is non negotiable – Maddison reveals Postecoglou tactics at Spurs

James Maddison has revealed that Tottenham are winning their games because of coach Ange Postecoglou tactics of high-pressing.

The former Leicester City man scored in Spurs 2-0 victory over Fulham, said Postecoglou warned the team on his first day of training to never defend goals so much, but always go for high pressing in their games, no matter the situation.

Maddison said, “Postecoglou told us on his first day that pressing high is a non-negotiable at any stage of the game.”

Postecoglou’s approach is a departure from Tottenham’s style of play, as Maddison noted.

“He said after pre-season game, ‘that’s how Tottenham have been in the past trying to protect a lead, but under me it’s a non-negotiable point to keep going.'”

Tottenham fans unarguably, have embraced life under Postecoglou who assumed the managerial role just 140 days ago, as confirmed by Fabrizio Romano.

He now holds the record for the most points accumulated by a Premier League manager in their first nine games.

Gistreel had earlier reported that the attacking duo of Son Heung-Min and Maddison have so far proved to be a unique combination for Spurs.

Son has netted seven goals in nine games, while Maddison has contributed three goals and five assists.

Tottenham currently top the Premier League table with 23 points, while maintaining an unbeaten record.