Tottenham fans have highlighted two Newcastle United players who impressed in the 2-2 draw at St James’ Park, and some even want to sign one of them.
Tottenham Hotspur might have picked up a point against Newcastle United, but their overall display shows that Thomas Frank’s side are still miles off some of the best in the league.
The Magpies were clearly the better side on Tuesday night, with Eddie Howe’s men limiting Tottenham to just two shots on target.
Spurs’ first meaningful attempt only arrived in the 78th minute, which tells its own story in a game where they struggled to impose themselves in key moments.
A 2-2 scoreline is not a reflection of the game, as Newcastle created clear-cut chances on several occasions and could easily have won with more composure in front of goal.
Tottenham fans highlight Bruno Guimaraes and Harvey Barnes after standout display
Tottenham Hotspur supporters are very much aware of this and have now singled out two Newcastle players they believe were heads and shoulders above Spurs players.
The Lilywhite faithful have even gone as far as urging their club to sign both stars, given the level they showed on the night.
Bruno Guimaraes was top and so was Harvey Barnes, with the first scoring a belter while Barnes kept Pedro Porro honest all game.
Speaking on the pair, one fan said: “We do not have a LW like Barnes or Gordon and certainly do not have midfielders like Bruno and Tonali. Also their fullbacks looked far more competent on the ball compared to ours.”
Another named Guimaraes as the best player by far urging Tottenham to buy him, they said: “Was Bruno Guimaraes by far, should buy him this summer.”
Still speaking on the players that caused Tottenham the most problems, another commented: “I thought Harvey Barnes had Porro on toast for most of the first half. Porro was chasing shadows with his positioning.”
Other fans chose not to focus on Newcastle players and instead highlighted Tottenham’s flaws, saying: “I feel we will be so much better off without Bentancur. Every time he gets the ball we lose momentum in attack as he either passes sideways or backwards. The rare times he does play a progressive pass he gives it away. We always look so much better worse when he is subbed off on.”
Another added: “Our real problem for years has been movement. The players do not run into space. We had Dele, Son, Kane and Eriksen. Then just Son and now nobody. If nobody makes the runs, how can we pass the ball forward. Bruno will struggle here too.”
While another fan stated: “Our whole issue is the fact nobody other than Bergvall seems comfortable actually passing forwards. They panic and play the easy back pass, which because it is mental on some of the positions they do it the person is not expecting it and we screw up and turn the ball over.”
Spurs issues are clear and focus must shift to recruitment
There are a lot of problems popping up in this Tottenham side, and they need to be addressed quickly if Tottenham are to compete with the best.
Spurs need a wide forward down the left capable of taking on their man and creating chances while also being a threat in front of goal.
A deep-lying playmaker in midfield capable of dictating tempo and carrying Tottenham up the pitch will also help bring some dynamism to a midfield that currently has very similar profiles.
There is money to be spent in January following the cash injection, but it has to be spent wisely on players who will elevate the game Tottenham are trying to play.
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