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I think people are going to be surprised by Spurs even though they shouldn’t be. I expect a very strong defensive team that will get a lot of calls for being “boring” but will be quite successful.Their signings so far are underwhelming. Kane will no doubt pick up an ankle injury and Jose will lose his shit about how unlucky he is.
I honestly don't see Spurs finishing higher than 6th. Arsenal will finish above them having now got greater resolve and bringing in a very talented centre back in Gabriel.
Did you even watch the documentary series?Dele Alli was in dire form for pretty much all of last season so certainly wasn't any response on the pitch.
Exactly. Pretty good goal return especially as he’s playing more as a midfielder now rather than a #10/shadow striker hybrid.These were the games following Mourinho's appointment. 4 goals in 7 games and I can remember at least one assist in amongst those too:
23-Nov-19 FA Prem 59,930 A West Ham United W 3 - 2 Son, Lucas, Kane 30-Nov-19 FA Prem 59,626 H AFC Bournemouth W 3 - 2 Dele (2), Sissoko 03-Dec-19 FA Prem 73,252 A Manchester United L 1 - 2 Dele 07-Dec-19 FA Prem 58,401 H Burnley W 5 - 0 Kane (2), Lucas, Son, Sissoko 14-Dec-19 FA Prem 31,674 A Wolves W 2 - 1 Lucas, Vertonghen 21-Dec-19 FA Prem 61,104 H Chelsea L 0 - 2 26-Dec-19 FA Prem 56,308 H Brighton & Hove Albion W 2 - 1 Kane, Dele
I’ve watched the first 2 eps but this reactJon is never explained, no? I just wasn’t expecting Jose’s reaction.
I thought the same. Maybe it was a Pogba flashback that he didnt want 1 player to have a lot of sway?I’ve watched the first 2 eps but this reactJon is never explained, no? I just wasn’t expecting Jose’s reaction.
I think he reacted like this because Sissoko was not in his plans for his starting line up in his first couple of games. He was probably worried what affect it might have on the whole team if Sissoko got dropped as he was a popular figure in the dressing room. I’m guessing that’s why he reacted like that.I’ve watched the first 2 eps but this reactJon is never explained, no? I just wasn’t expecting Jose’s reaction.
I'd probably to with what @cyberman saidI’ve watched the first 2 eps but this reactJon is never explained, no? I just wasn’t expecting Jose’s reaction.
He scored 5 goals in 16 games under Mourinho before lockdown, not bad not amazing. Actually before lockdown his scoring rate was 2 league goals in 10 games, I remember your win at Villa Park in mid Feb when he must've missed 4 one v ones against Reina.Did you even watch the documentary series?
Even if you weren’t paying attention to Spurs’ season Dele immediately starts going on an absolute scoring tear once Jose joins the club and the documentary shows it. Then Covid hits and Dele is hit with yet another hamstring injury.
I’m speaking more along the fact if Dele being criticized and then almost immediately scoring.He scored 5 goals in 16 games under Mourinho before lockdown, not bad not amazing. Actually before lockdown his scoring rate was 2 league goals in 10 games, I remember your win at Villa Park in mid Feb when he must've missed 4 one v ones against Reina.
I think he's a very talented player who's lost his way in last 18 months, he's a long way from scoring twice v Real Madrid under Poch and 15-16 when he was peaking nicely. 18 league goals in 16/17 if I've counted it correctly.
Interesting question of whether he unbalances Spurs now. Kane and Son are certs and depending on form you can just rotate between Bergwijn and Moura on the other side. Then middle trio of Sissoko, Lo Celso and I presume Hojbjerg.
Never understood why you went for him in the first place. Was a liability at PSG and proved time and time again his lack of focus. An okay rotation option but you're in trouble if he's your starting RB.Well said, he is truly one of the worst players I have seen play for Spurs in 40 years of watching them. Have gives up a goal every other game and has the concentration skills of a 3 year old. The All Or Nothing series shows him as a complete social moron too. Mourinho calls him out early doors telling him he is a VAR liability marking at corners. I just hope never to see him play for Spurs again.
Can't see it myself as Sissoko hasn't played out wide in ages. Pochettino moved him inside to a CM role and it seems like that's where Mourinho likes him as well. Can't see him playing out wide over the likes of Son, Lucas, Bergwijn, or Lamela outside of the very odd occasion like a very specific game plan or through substitutions in a game.Will agree to disagee @Sweech . Think Sissoko will start majority of your games v other top 6 home and away, centrally but also possible out wide like he did for France a few years back.
Unless the injury has reduced his effectiveness like it seemed to with Wanyama.
How dare you wish injury on Harry Kane.They'll do ok initially and fall apart near November.
Top Tier attackSon....Kane....BaleIs he going to try and recapture his Chelsea team, but a lite version...
Dele....
........................Sissoko
...Hojberg..
Regullion.....Dier....Sánchez...Doherty
Or will he go to a back 3? signing Doherty, especially, will be a waste if he is not a wingback...
Son Kane Bale
Regullion Sissoko Hojberg Doherty
Dier Toby Sánchez
(Don't know if the formatting is coming out correctly here)
I guess Mou will play GLC as attacking midfielder, and then 2 hard working CM to protect the back 3 with one side of the full back attacking, and have a back 3. Also Mou may play with 3-4-3 given the number of CB spurs has and the weakness in defence, just like issue arsenal has, so Regullion and Aurier as wing back provide the width. Son and Bale cut in from wide area. I don't expect Bale will be used the same way as before using his pace to past his marker. He needs to play closer to the box nowadays.Son....Kane....BaleIs he going to try and recapture his Chelsea team, but a lite version...
Dele....
........................Sissoko
...Hojberg..
Regullion.....Dier....Sánchez...Doherty
Or will he go to a back 3? signing Doherty, especially, will be a waste if he is not a wingback...
Son Kane Bale
Regullion Sissoko Hojberg Doherty
Dier Toby Sánchez
(Don't know if the formatting is coming out correctly here)
When has he played 3 at the back ?Son....Kane....BaleIs he going to try and recapture his Chelsea team, but a lite version...
Dele....
........................Sissoko
...Hojberg..
Regullion.....Dier....Sánchez...Doherty
Or will he go to a back 3? signing Doherty, especially, will be a waste if he is not a wingback...
Son Kane Bale
Regullion Sissoko Hojberg Doherty
Dier Toby Sánchez
(Don't know if the formatting is coming out correctly here)
343 then switch to 541 without the ball.Could almost see it becoming 442 without the ball so Son and Sissoko will probably have a lot of work to do
That team would struggle against any half decent opposition it has no balance if Mourinho plays that team he would be out of the job even sooner than expected.He should go:
Son Kane Lucas/Bale
Lo Celso Sissoko Ndombele
Reguilon Alderweireld Sanchez Doherty
Lloris
Bergwijn and one of lucas/bale to rotate on the right. If Ndombele can get fit hes an excellent player, Lo Celso is an excellent player and should walk in but Mourinho so you never know.
The saving grace is its Mourinho, so he won't set them up as they should be and they won't play as they should and a few of the talented players like Ndombele and Lo Celso won't be used to their potential, instead Dier will be in, Bale will be shoe horned in, Dele Alli unless he goes will be in, etc.
Why are you basing this on the documentary and not just...watching matches.Did you even watch the documentary series?
Even if you weren’t paying attention to Spurs’ season Dele immediately starts going on an absolute scoring tear once Jose joins the club and the documentary shows it. Then Covid hits and Dele is hit with yet another hamstring injury.
The documentary also makes Spurs season look good.. when it really wasn't.Did you even watch the documentary series?
Even if you weren’t paying attention to Spurs’ season Dele immediately starts going on an absolute scoring tear once Jose joins the club and the documentary shows it. Then Covid hits and Dele is hit with yet another hamstring injury.
He really just needs to leave. Its clear as day that Mourinho doesn't like him and there are four midfielders ahead of him (Hojbjerg, Sissoko, Lo Celso, Winks) that all seem to be among Mourinho's favorites.That team vs Lokomotive. Is it the final or something. Ndombele still not playing. He must be living a nightmare at Spurs.
Why? People think Lo Celso is a #10 because he is argentine when in fact he's very much a hard working center mid, #8. Same with Ndombele. Sissoko to be the ball winning midfielder behind them like how Mourinho used Mctominay, its fine. 2 wing backs behind 2 inside forwards on the flanks. Standard center back pairing.That team would struggle against any half decent opposition it has no balance if Mourinho plays that team he would be out of the job even sooner than expected.
What is Mourinho's beef with Delli Ali?
First team vs Choo Choo?
Based on the doc Mou likes two kinds of players - the not too bright ones and the silent ones. Dele is neither of the two.What is Mourinho's beef with Delli Ali?