Ange Postecoglou hopes on Thursday evening in Frankfurt will prove the catalyst for change in Tottenham. That it is not only in history as the turning point in the season, but also in his term of office as a boss. That it wins compared to those who had lost confidence and gives an opportunity to continue building at the work he started.
“I'm not everyone's cup of tea, I understand,” Postecoglou said. “That's fair enough. I don't think someone is, we all have different views about life and people.
'Some people will like you, some people not. What is ultimately important to me is to concentrate on trying to achieve something special and share it with people. '
Suddenly a degree of success is tempting close by, with a 1-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt Booking Spurs in the last four of the Europa League and, despite a desperate Premier League season, possibly only two victories from the first trophy of the club for 17 years and A Champions League Place.
“We must continue to build on what we started,” said Postecoglou about summer plans.
'We have had a clear plan about how we are going to play, what kind of squadron we are going to have, how we are going to build that team.
“It's no secret, we went for a certain age profile. I don't think it should change. If you get Champions League football, it speeds up certain things. But for me it really changes nothing. '
Tottenham host Nottingham Forest on Monday and travel to Liverpool before the semi -final starts at home against Bodo/Glimt van Norway.
Heung-Min Son is injured and James Maddison doubtful for forest. Postecoglou will rest and rotate in the Premier League in preparation for the Europa League and wants Kevin Danso and Richarlison to play after injuries.
“It's easy to sit here and say that Thursday evening is a crucial moment,” said the Spurs boss.
'It will not be a crucial moment if we do not support it in the semi. But do I think Thursday was important? Yes, I do for a number of reasons.
“We have overcome a real difficult opponent. We deserved to continue. There was no luck about it. More than two legs we were the stronger team. We did it in a real convincing way and only the prospect of being in a semi -final means that you are two games away from a European final.
'That is enormously stimulating, so it might be the crucial game. And if you do a seasonal review DVD – do they still do DVDs? – You could go, that was the turning point, but we will not know that until the end. '