Tottenham fans have had a rollercoaster season. Just when you think things are looking up, the next game disappoints you. The most recent result, a humiliating defeat against Leicester City, has many fans concerned about the team’s performance and the upcoming match against AC Milan.
Jamie, a former Tottenham player, expressed his concerns about the team’s performance on the TalkSport Breakfast show. “At the moment, I’m a little concerned about the way we’re playing,” he says. That defeat to Leicester City was a disgrace.” The team’s inconsistency is a major issue that has fans scratching their heads. They had just come off a fantastic performance against Manchester City the week before, demonstrating their ability to compete with the best.
So, what’s the issue? Jamie believes Tottenham’s style of play is part of the problem. “Every time we play Man City at home, we play well. It’s as if when you play against Manchester City, you’re allowed to knock the ball around. The fans expect you to be solid, resilient, and difficult to beat, so win your tackles and try to counter-attack.” Tottenham, on the other hand, struggles to win games like the one against Leicester City. They need to keep the ball longer, create more chances, and attack more, but they appear to struggle in these types of games.
Jamie also brings up the issue of formation. He is perplexed by the manager, Ryan Mason’s, persistence with the 3-5-2 formation, saying “if Romero gets sent off, there’s no point, it’s turning up out in Romero’s plan and we want to play free. And everyone can see that it is ineffective. Everyone.” He believes that a formation change, such as playing four at the back, would provide the team with more stability and help them win games.
However, as Jamie points out, the real issue is in the defense. Tottenham have conceded 35 goals this season, which is one of the league’s worst records. Fans are concerned because there is a lack of belief in the defense. “We concede so many goals, and there’s such a lack of belief in the defense that we can keep a clean sheet,” Jamie says.
To summarize, Tottenham’s season has been divided into two halves. They’ve put in fantastic performances against top teams, but they struggle in games where they need to be more aggressive and keep the ball. The defense is a major concern, and a lack of faith in the defense is causing issues. With the game against AC Milan approaching, fans are concerned about the team’s performance and hope that Ryan Mason can find a solution.
