'Really motivated': Journalist says Tottenham's players are still really excited about one thing this season

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To say that Tottenham Hotspur are in a mess right now would be an understatement.

Indeed, Tottenham are 15^th in the Premier League table, and, simply put, that isn't acceptable.

Ange Postecoglou's job is safe right now, but questions are being raised about the Australian.

Indeed, Tottenham's players aren't enjoying training right now, while some Spurs players are questioning Postecoglou's tactics.

However, according to Jack Pitt-Brooke, speaking on The Athletic FC Podcast, there's still some excitement around Spurs due to the fact they're still in the cups.

Indeed, according to the journalist, Tottenham's players are really motivated by the idea of winning a trophy this season.

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Tottenham players excited by cup competitions

Pitt-Brooke shared what he knows about Spurs and the view within the dressing room.

According to the journalist, Spurs' players are really motivated by the idea of winning a trophy this season.

"They’re in a pretty good position in the Europa League league phase. You know, two games left before we’ll see which knockout round they go into. And that’s really been, I think, one of the narratives of this season.

"I know the players are really, really motivated about the idea of finally winning a trophy and ending that trophy drought with Tottenham. I have to say, watching the game yesterday, I thought, this is just complete magical thinking. If you think that Tottenham can play like they did yesterday at Anfield in the second leg of the League Cup semi-final, they will lose by a bad margin if they go to Anfield and play like that.

Tottenham's route to silverware

Tottenham are very close to winning a trophy, but, at the same time, they're still a long way away.

Spurs face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg soon, and while they head into that game with a one-goal advantage, history shows that may not be enough.

Liverpool have dominated Spurs in recent years.

If Tottenham do get past Liverpool, they will likely face Newcastle in the final after their first-leg cup triumph against Arsenal, and, that is another very tough game.

Newcastle have won five of their last six meetings against Tottenham, so Spurs wouldn't be fancied heading into a game at Wembley.

As for the FA Cup, Spurs are still a long way away from the final there, but they face Aston Villa in the fourth round, a game that, once again, will be very tight.

Tottenham's players may be up for the cups, but, sadly, getting past the likes of Liverpool, Newcastle and Aston Villa really won't be easy for Tottenham.