Kane – 7
He was squeezed out eventually, though not without being physically robust to the very end. The sole attacker (OK, with the exception of Son) who looked to have the confidence and ability to mount a threat on goal. Just didn’t which probably says more about the team he’s playing with currently.
Match Summary
Mauricio Pochettino’s frustration erupted after the Burnley game. Disregarding the second half against Dortmund, it must have been building for at least a month and this game was merely confirmation: we’re scrapping to stay in Champions’ League contention. Did the selfsame manager say it’ll take ten years to win anything? How long before we have a shot on target?
It’s not the results – we’ve got away with that on occasions. It’s the performances. Not a shot on target here, and barely a threat of any kind, collectively or individually. Little confidence to retain possession in the opposition half and barely any imagination to create openings, let alone take them.
It’s a depressing place to find ourselves. Again, we were up against resolute defending and little ambition. We then gifted two goals and succumbed weakly. The derby game offers a different circumstance to rescue the team’s focus and the game in Europe might, please God, lift spirits.
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