Guglielmo Vicario has revealed what he told Ange Postecoglou after Tottenham sacked him and shed light on how Thomas Frank’s ideas are different to his predecessor’s.
Tottenham’s decision to sack Postecoglou did not go down well with many Spurs fans, who felt that the Australian had earned the chance to build on his Europa League success.
However, now that the dust has settled and the raw emotion of the trophy success has dissipated, the decision is viewed in a better light by the supporters, and there is a sense of excitement at the start of the new era under Thomas Frank.
The same appears to be true inside the club, with the Tottenham players said to be excited to play for Frank.
Guglielmo Vicario opens up on Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham departure
There were reports that many Spurs players were left angered by Ange Postecoglou’s sacking after the Australian had led the club to European glory.
Vicario was among the closest to the former Tottenham boss, being one of his first signings when he arrived in North London in 2023.
The Italy international has very positive words to say about his former boss, admitting that he will always be grateful to him for bringing him to N17 and making him a part of Spurs folklore.
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When asked about Postecoglou’s departure, Vicario told The Athletic: “I texted Ange when I heard the news. I will always be linked to him because we created history that night. He was the manager on that special night when we lifted that trophy.
“I can just say lovely words about him. He is a great character, and he gave me the opportunity to play in the Premier League and confidence in my abilities to be the first-choice goalkeeper. I will be thankful for my whole life.”
Vicario believes Spurs can have a lot of joy under Frank
Thomas Frank has said that he wants Tottenham to have more balance than they did last season, with the 51-year-old emphasising the need for the side to be good in all phases of the game.
Vicario has now admitted that the Dane has very clear principles, both offensively and defensively, and insisted that the Lilywhites can have success if they can implement his ideas.
When asked about what Frank has been working on this summer, the Tottenham number one responded: “He is focused and clear on what the team has to deliver on the pitch, both attacking and defending.
“Now we are on the way. It’s on us how we can be focused and tuned in to his instructions. If we do it 100 per cent every game, even when the toughest period of the year will come, we will get a lot of joy.”