Ange must drop 3/10 Spurs dud after Bournemouth

Tottenham Hotspur got here from two targets right down to safe a 2-2 draw with European chasing Bournemouth in North London earlier on this afternoon.

Objectives from Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson gave the Cherries a two-goal benefit earlier than Pape Sarr’s effort floated over Kepa Arrizabalaga, who fouled Heung-min Son within the space, ensuing within the South Korean stepping up from the spot to degree the sport.

The purpose moved Ange Postecoglou’s facet onto 34 factors within the Premier League, sitting 10 factors off Andoni Iraola’s males after the conflict on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

With simply ten video games to go, the Aussie will have the ability to experiment along with his facet, probably planning who he could look to maneuver on over the summer time to avenge this marketing campaign’s woes.

In consequence, quite a few gamers who began the conflict in opposition to the Cherries as we speak might battle to keep up their function within the squad going ahead.

Spurs’ poor performers in opposition to Bournemouth

Cristian Romero returned to the facet as we speak after his latest harm layoff however demonstrated indicators of rustiness after not that includes for the reason that begin of December.

The Argentine featured for an hour earlier than being changed, shedding possession 13 instances and committing two fouls earlier than his withdrawal from the competition.

Midfielder Yves Bissouma was handed his first Premier League begin for the reason that starting of February this afternoon, however like Romero, he appeared off the tempo all through.

The previous Brighton man was changed on the break, after getting dribbled previous as soon as and choosing up a reserving for a problem on Evanilson, which intentionally prevented the counter-attack.

Nevertheless, regardless of the performances of the aforementioned duo, one different first-team common didn’t ship, with Ange needing to drop him forward of Thursday’s crunch Europa League conflict.

The Spurs participant who must be dropped after 3/10 show

In latest weeks, quite a few Spurs attackers have stepped up their health after spells on the sidelines with varied harm points, handing Postecoglou the depth he is craved in latest instances.

Dominic Solanke and Wilson Odebert have been each included from the primary whistle this afternoon, however neither have been in a position to get themselves on the scoresheet in North London.

Nevertheless, each managed to characteristic for the whole thing of the competition, however the identical can’t be stated about winger Brennan Johnson, who as soon as once more struggled to impress throughout the closing third.

The Welshman began off the right-hand facet of the entrance three, however failed to attain for the third consecutive recreation after his double in opposition to Ipswich City final month.

The 23-year-old managed simply 29 touches through the draw, a tally decrease than that of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who managed 47, showcasing the shortage of influence he had on proceedings.

He additionally misplaced possession eight instances, failing to finish any of his two tried dribbles – wanting toothless and unable to get the higher of opposition full-back Milos Kerkez.

Johnson additionally didn’t register a single effort on purpose, profitable simply 25% of the duels he entered, subsequently leading to his substitution on the break, changed by match-leveller Son.

To compound the Welshman’s distress, he was handed a measly 3/10 match score by Soccer London journalist Alasdair Gold – the joint-lowest of any Spurs participant who’s began the assembly.

Because of his lack of influence, Ange can’t take any possibilities, desperately needing to drop him forward of Thursday’s crunch Europa League conflict with AZ Alkmaar.

The Lilywhites enter the second leg a purpose down following the assembly within the Netherlands just a few days in the past, with the Aussie needing to think about different choices than Johnson after his dismal displaying.

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