Ange Postecoglou sarcastically fired again at a reporter after being left surprised relating to a query about Yves Bissouma’s latest snowboarding journey.
The Tottenham Hotspur boss was compelled to defend the Mali worldwide over clarification on whether or not the midfielder’s mini-getaway was sanctioned.
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After a weekend off with Spurs out of the FA Cup, the north London outfit are again in motion on Thursday of their Europa League last-16 tie away at AZ Alkmaar.
Forward of the match, Bissouma took to Instagram on Monday to share photographs of himself at a ski resort.
And in Postecoglou’s pre-match press convention on Wednesday, one reporter seemed to quiz the Australian on whether or not he had given his gamers day without work forward of a vital match.
The ex-Celtic boss was left mystified by the query as he closed his eyes in nearly disbelief, earlier than having a little bit chuckle to himself.
Sarcastically responding, the 59-year-old mentioned: “Significantly, what kind of query is that?
“No I didn’t, we had been coaching however he determined to go snowboarding…
“Come on mate, you’re higher than that!”
Refusing to again down, Postecoglou was then requested whether or not Bissouma did certainly go snowboarding.
Issuing a bullish response, he remarked: “Properly, he clearly did.”
As for his views on whether or not he has any issues over the leisurely exercise, Postecoglou remarked: “I don’t fear about these issues, mate.
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“They’re adults, they’re human beings, they’d a few days off.
“They will select to make use of that point as properly as they will to assist them be prepared for what’s in retailer for us.
“You sort of hope that they’re wise about this stuff and go about no matter they do in a way that befits the place they maintain, however I’ve no issues… and he’s effective.”
Bissouma is in line to function for Spurs of their last-16 first leg tie towards AZ Alkmaar, who they beat 1-0 throughout the league part of the Europa League in October.
The 28-year-old has featured in 32 video games in all competitions this season – scoring two targets.
And he will probably be vying to be named in Postecoglou’s line-up having been left on the bench throughout their earlier 1-0 house defeat to Manchester Metropolis.
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The Europa League represents Spurs’ solely probability of silverware this season as they give the impression of being to win a primary trophy since 2008.
They’re presently the favourites to win Europe’s second-tier event – forward of Athletico Bilbao and Premier League rivals Manchester United.