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Dejan Kulusevski joined Tottenham from Juventus in 2022 Tottenham winger Dejan Kulusevski says manager Ange Postecoglou retains the backing of the players and is the "right man" for the club. Kulusevski, 24, has been Spurs' outstanding performer this season, scoring nine times in 36 appearances. Australian boss Postecoglou has come under pressure following a dismal run of results, with Spurs 15th in the Premier League. He said after a 2-1 defeat to Leicester City on Sunday that he was unsure over his future at the club. But the former Celtic boss has made the case that Tottenham could finish the season with "something special" given they remain in three cup competitions: the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Europa League. "I agree with him, " Kulusevski said. "I think we can do big things in these last four months. " Asked why he considers Postecoglou the man for the job, Kulusevski said: "Because we had games where we showed perfect football and football not many teams can play in the world. "We played beautiful against [Manchester] United, [Manchester] City away 4-0 and we're behind him. " Tottenham were 3-0 winners at Old Trafford against Manchester United in September, and they followed that league win with a 4-3 victory over the Red Devils in the EFL Cup in December. Kulusevski considers such days still relevant for Postecoglou as he said: "I have to fight for him because I believe in that football too. He is the right man. " Spurs have won just one of their last 11 Premier League matches, leaving them eight points above the relegation zone. They face Swedish side IF Elfsborg in their final Europa League group fixture on Thursday, when a win would guarantee a place in the knockout stages. Considering Tottenham's recent struggles in defence, a pre-match lift came when Postecoglou said centre-back Micky van de Ven should be fit to feature for the first time since early December. Postecoglou unsure on future - but why do many Spurs fans blame Levy? Pundits debate Postecoglou's Tottenham future Latest Tottenham news, analysis and fan views Get Tottenham news sent straight to your phone Hamilton crashes Ferrari in pre-season testing Smith passes 10, 000 Test runs in unbeaten century How Mbappe and Bellingham sparked Real resurgence Chiwetel Ejiofor reflects on his life and career The BAFTA-winning actor shares the advice he would give to his younger self The Gladiators have returned, tougher than ever A new generation of superhumans take on brave contenders in the ultimate test of speed and strength Investigating the sizzling science of cooking oils Are more expensive ones better for your health? The classic reality show starring Paris Hilton Can jet setters Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie give up their A-list lifestyles? How Mbappe & Bellingham sparked Real Madrid's resurgence Six players to watch out for in the Six Nations How Van Dijk surprised Liverpool manager Slot Why are Australia so much better than England? Why it will take Villa time to achieve Emery's real Champions League aim Mc Ilroy 'three goals' from career satisfaction In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Will Ireland author a first Six Nations three-peat? What happens when managers publicly criticise their own players? 'A sheep to the slaughter' - Odemwingie's famous drive to QPR. Video'A sheep to the slaughter' - Odemwingie's famous drive to QPR What is carbon monoxide rebreathing and why is cycling trying to ban it? Are we in a golden age of the Six Nations? 'Sinner will be one of greatest players we've ever seen' The father-son dynasties powering England's future 'It was never if, just when' - Keys' journey to Slam glory I love the dark places - new England captain Aldcroft Cole Palmer - made in the Caribbean How Hyrox became the latest sporting craze © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.