"He did say he'd win in his second season" – Liverpool ace Mohamed Salah reacts to Ange Postecoglou winning UEFA Europa League with Tottenham Hotspur

Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah has congratulated Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou following Spurs' UEFA Europa League win over Manchester United.

Earlier this Wednesday (May 21), Spurs ended their 17-year-long drought for a trophy after defeating Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final. Tottenham forward Brennan Johnson scored the crucial goal in the 42nd minute of the continental final.

Minutes after the end of the Europa League final, Salah posted on X:

"He did say he'd win in his second season. Congratulations!"

Salah's comments referred to Postecoglou early-season remarks about him always leading his team to a trophy in his second season in charge. The 59-year-old Australian initially said earlier last August (h/t Metro):

"Usually, in my second season, I win things. That's the whole idea. The first year is about establishing principles and creating a foundation. Hopefully, the second year is going on to win things."

Last September, Postecoglou changed his stance and told Sky Sports:

"I'll correct myself... I don't usually win things, I always win things in my second year. Nothing's changed. I've said it now. I don't say things unless I believe them."

Postecoglou, who joined Tottenham in 2023, has coached clubs such as Scottish side Celtic, Japanese club Yokohama F. Marinos, and Australian side Brisbane Roar in the past. He lifted trophies with each of those clubs in his second campaign in charge.

Tottenham, who will compete in the UEFA Champions League next term, are in 17th place in the 2024-25 Premier League table. Tottenham are on 38 points from 37 league outings and will face Brighton & Hove Albion in their final league clash on Sunday (May 25).

Cody Gakpo opens up on Liverpool target

Liverpool are reportedly close to roping in Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong as the Reds have triggered the player's £29.5 release clause.

Asked to opine on Frimpong, Liverpool ace Cody Gakpo said (h/t Mirror):

"We have a lot of Dutch players now in the Premier League and I think everybody is doing very well, so yes, hopefully we can continue."

When asked if Frimpong will be the Reds' fourth Dutchman, he replied:

"Maybe, I don’t know yet. Maybe you know more than me! But yes, obviously another Dutchman, English as well, but a very good guy. We know him from the national team and a very good player as well so let's see if he comes or not."

Frimpong, an ex-Celtic right-back, has recorded 30 goals and 44 assists in 190 appearances across all competitions for Bayer Leverkusen so far.