No complaints about that starting 11. A few lads with points to prove, an emotional day that may inspire the team, and the need for a performance after the last two outings particularly. You just know this will not end well
Let us see whether : 1. Doherty can restore his pre Villa thuggery form 2. Bissouma can drive forward to open space in CM for Bentancur to have more space to pass thru
Our worse performance in the league under Pochettino happened away to Brighton...that 3 nil match in October 2019 was horrific injury and performance wise. COYS
Played well until we scored, then sat off them and let them back in - next goal wins. I think the 2 booked players Kane & Bissouma need to be careful as they are both prone to a rash challenge. Think we will see Skipp for Bissouma but will he brave enough to sub off Kane at the same time?
OK... Well, that's a bit better over all. Doherty bright and getting into some good positions, but understandably a bit rusty. Bissouma hasn't been great, but his presence has seemed to balance the MF. Ben has been excellent - unsung, but important player for us. Brighton are looking increasingly dangerous though!
New ref looks like he’s trying to make a name for himself. No one’s ever booked for what Kane did and he’s not giving us anything.
Brighton have come too close to scoring 2-3 times. Need to keep an eye on that. Spurs are playing okay but boy, it’s a slow game! No dynamics, no speed, not close to scoring a second goal. Need to up the pace a bit lads and get another goal.