The north London club were on an incredible run against Brighton. They have won all of their last five games in various competitions and were expected to make it six in a row at the Seagulls. But they suffered a 3-2 defeat on Sunday.
Tottenham once again created plenty of chances and even scored twice in the first half. Despite being in complete control of the game with a two-goal advantage going into the break, they conceded three times in the second half and returned home empty-handed. Gary Lineker hinted on the Rest is Football podcast that this may be because they are missing their best player, Heung-min Son.
He said: “We also have to remember that Spurs might be missing their best player, Heung-min Son. He’s a big miss for them, isn’t he? I mean, Werner gives them a lot of pace, but his end product is not a definite Son. “
Tottenham led 2-0 and a better defensive structure could have helped them to all three points. But Ange Postecoglou is someone who sticks to his style of play regardless of the situation. Spurs tried to increase the lead but were not clinical enough and Werner, covering for Son, did not have the best of performances.
The former Chelsea star wasted a number of chances that cost the north London club in the end. He lacks the end product that the South Korean international is well known for. Son has missed the last three games and is heading into the international break, Tottenham fans will be hoping he returns in time for the match against West Ham later this month.
‘We have to remember’- Gary Lineker Explain why Tottenham looked disjointed vs Brighton
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