Official Spurs Thread

[ZeroTheHero]

Poch should've swapped Sissoko and Eriksen around when things became very apparent already after ~20 minutes. Sissoko on the right hand side, Dele in the middle and Son on the left. That would've most likely have been a much different match.

Sissoko and Wanyama together couldn't find a forward pass quickly, which is the only way to break down a Benitez-style bus parking.

[stlducks]

Quote: Originally Posted by ZeroTheHero

Poch should've swapped Sissoko and Eriksen around when things became very apparent already after ~20 minutes. Sissoko on the right hand side, Dele in the middle and Son on the left. That would've most likely have been a much different match. Sissoko and Wanyama together couldn't find a forward pass quickly, which is the only way to break down a Benitez-style bus parking.

I was hoping he would have moved Eriksen to the middle and brought in Lamela or Moura for Dele.

I hope Poch doesn't do something dumb and play all the starters again next week trying to finish 3rd. Give them an extra week off before the WC.

[ZeroTheHero]

If he's not going for 3rd, then he's not the right manager.

[ImTellinTim]

Yeah, giving players a rest for the World Cup should be none of his concern honestly.

[stlducks]

Quote: Originally Posted by ImTellinTim

Yeah, giving players a rest for the World Cup should be none of his concern honestly.

I disagree when it's a situation like this. 3rd or 4th do not matter with the new CL rules. Kane has had a bad ankle for a few weeks and Son, Eriksen, Jan and Dele hardly miss a match.

The WC is HUGE to the players and Poch is the type of guy who would want them to do well there. Giving them an extra week off during a match that doesn't matter would be something I can see him doing.

Also playing the young guys in a PL match will help for the future.

[ZeroTheHero]

31 days of rest before the opening day of the WC is more than enough to regain some strength.

[stlducks]

Rafa complaining like always after the loss. Never change.

Interesting to see Poch said Sissoko was the best player on the pitch tonight.

[ZeroTheHero]

He's trying to offload him, so speaking positively about his performances is a strategic move. Sissoko wasn't hopeless but he was far from good on the ball. Eriksen and Trippier were by far our best players.