Levy can forget Poch & Silva by hiring “incredible” league-winning manager for Spurs
The continued presence of Ange Postecoglou in the Tottenham dugout has become one of the season’s more curious subplots, with the Australian manager clinging to his position despite overseeing a dismal campaign featuring 19 Premier League defeats.
As Spurs limp toward what could become a 20-loss season, the club’s hierarchy faces a critical decision about their future direction—one that requires looking beyond nostalgic returns and safe bets toward a truly transformative appointment.
Recent speculation has focused on two familiar names—Mauricio Pochettino and Marco Silva—but neither represents the visionary choice Tottenham desperately needs.
Pochettino’s post-Spurs trajectory reveals a manager struggling to recapture former glories, with underwhelming spells at Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and now the US Men’s National Team exposing his limitations in rebuilding projects.
Silva’s impressive work at Fulham notwithstanding, his inability to handle the pressures of a club with Everton’s modest expectations raises legitimate concerns about his capacity to manage a true top-six side.
Instead, Tottenham should set their sights higher—much higher. Xabi Alonso’s emergence as one of Europe’s most innovative young managers presents Daniel Levy with an opportunity to make a statement signing that would reverberate across the Premier League.
The Spanish tactician’s achievements at Bayer Leverkusen border on miraculous, delivering the club’s first-ever Bundesliga title in an unprecedented unbeaten campaign before Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane-fueled resurgence this season.
| Metric | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Matches Managed | 137 |
| Wins | 89 |
| Draws | 30 |
| Losses | 18 |
| Points Per Game | 2.17 |
Alonso’s tactical philosophy aligns perfectly with Tottenham’s existing personnel. His preference for quick, vertical football combined with aggressive wing-back play would maximize the talents of Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie, while his midfield overload strategies could revitalize underperforming players like Yves Bissouma.
The Spaniard’s proven ability to develop young talent—witness Florian Wirtz’s emergence as a global superstar under his guidance—suggests he could extract far more from Tottenham’s promising academy products than Postecoglou has managed.
Critically, Alonso represents more than just an elite tactician—he embodies the cultural reset Tottenham require. His playing pedigree commands instant respect in dressing rooms, while his coaching achievements demonstrate an ability to instill winning mentalities in previously fragile squads.
The contrast with Postecoglou’s increasingly hapless demeanor on the touchline could hardly be more striking.
Financially, Alonso’s appointment would pay immediate dividends. His presence would enhance Tottenham’s appeal to transfer targets and commercial partners alike, while his track record of maximizing resources suggests he could achieve more with Spurs’ current squad than many anticipate. The potential upside dwarfs the risks associated with more conservative alternatives.
Of course, prising Alonso from Leverkusen won’t be straightforward. But with the German club unlikely to repeat last season’s heroics and the Spaniard surely eyeing a new challenge, Tottenham must test his ambitions.
The opportunity to rebuild a historic yet underachieving Premier League club—with greater resources than Leverkusen can offer—might prove irresistible if presented with sufficient vision.
For too long, Tottenham have hesitated at critical junctures, settling for compromise candidates over truly inspirational leaders.
In Xabi Alonso, they have the chance to correct that tendency with a single bold decision one that could finally bridge the gap between their pretensions and their achievements. The question isn’t whether they can afford to hire him, but whether they can afford not to.