Every word Ange Postecoglou said as downbeat Tottenham boss suffers new low and relegation fears grow

Ange Postecoglou cut a dejected figure as crestfallen Tottenham plunged deeper into relegation turmoil.

The former Celtic boss looked on course for a rare Premier League win on Sunday afternoon after Brazilian striker Richarlison fired Spurs into a first-half lead. But his side were left to rue their missed chances as two quick-fire goals after the interval secured a shock away victory for Leicester City – lifting them out of the drop zone.

It means injury-ravaged Tottenham remain at serious risk of being dragged into a relegation fight as they languish just eight points above the bottom three in 15th spot. Postecoglou has hit out with some spiky responses in recent post-match interviews amid a woeful run of just one victory in 10 league games. But the straight-talking Aussie appeared despondent as he defended his struggling players in a debriefing with Sky Sports.

Q: Ange, there were high expectations and a positive feeling around. How much does this one hurt?

"Yeah, it hurts a lot because the players gave everything again. You can look at a lot of things, but in terms of effort, I can't ask for any more from this group. They've just given everything they possibly can. Things didn't go our way today. We created some good opportunities. Unfortunately, things didn't drop for us; it's a very disappointing defeat, obviously. Especially at home, but not because the players weren't trying, and that's the main thing."

Q: You created a lot of chances and hit the crossbar twice.

"The players are giving everything they can. I think that's all we can ask for as a football club and me as a manager. If there was more to give and they could find another way of doing things, they are trying their hardest and that's all anyone can