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Pochettino: Tottenham need for depth for title challenge

mawspurs

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Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says his squad needs "more depth" to challenge for the Premier League title.

Read the full article at BBC
 

WhiteHeartLowe

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The article singles out Sissoko and N'Koudou as having not scored at all so far since signing. I must say, I cant really see the point of Sissoko, he doesn't seem to add anything, except I suppose as creating the 'depth' that Pochettino is after, (also very lucky not to be sent off today). And its unfair to comment on N'koudou, the poor guy has barely been on the pitch long enough to get his boots muddy!
 

dricha1

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Feel this a lame excuse from Poch especially as in the pre Match press conference he was lauding the squad as per Verts comments. Just think he got it wrong today...
 

Chedozie

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We played a tough away game in the champions league, followed by another away game with an early kick off and have kept clean sheets in both.

I think they're both good points.
 

Hoops

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Hes not wrong. I think we are good to compete for 4th, but for the title we need more goal power to win games like today and West Brom. Poch is only stating the obvious.
 

Gaz_Gammon

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Not enough strength in the final third, and it was plain stupid to start without Janssen.
 
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bigspurs

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The frustrating thing is that we have players that can score goals, but they're all going through a dry spell at the same time.

Hoprfully Kane will come back all guns blazing!
 

Jenko

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Erikssen just doesn't carry enough of a goal threat that we need from him. Compared to Silva, or Couthinio, or Ozil he is lacking I'm afraid.
 

Legacy

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Erikssen just doesn't carry enough of a goal threat that we need from him. Compared to Silva, or Couthinio, or Ozil he is lacking I'm afraid.
Eriksen has a goal ratio of 1 goal in 4 games since being with us.
Coutinho's goal ratio for Liverpool is 1 in 5.
Ozil for Arsenal is 1 in 5.
Silva for City is 1 in 6.
 

rupsmith

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For me the problem is Lamela and therefore balance between defence and attack. When we set up as a 4-1-4-1, Lamela's work rate and fairly ok rotation give Alli Eriksen Son and Jansen enough freedom to attack at will.

In my view, Lamela is quite simply not good enough. Ridiculously one footed, not enough pace, dribbling ability, distribution, creativity or awareness for someone who is supposed to be an attacking midfielder. He is basically a hard working midfielder who can occasionally score/create a goal.

And this comes through in a 4-2-3-1. Even if Dembele is put in a 4-1-4-1 his natural instinct is to hold rather than drive. With Lamela being Lamela, it is basically up to Alli, Eriksen and Son to create, which is simply not enough against West Brom or Bournemouth on tiny pitches.
 
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Shea

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Eriksen has a goal ratio of 1 goal in 4 games since being with us.
Coutinho's goal ratio for Liverpool is 1 in 5.
Ozil for Arsenal is 1 in 5.
Silva for City is 1 in 6.
Is that goals scored or goals and assists combined? I think that's a more relevant stat for these types of players
 

UbeAstard

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For me the problem is Lamela and therefore balance between defence and attack. When we set up as a 4-1-4-1, Lamela's work rate and fairly ok rotation give Alli Eriksen Son and Jansen enough freedom to attack at will.

In my view, Lamela is quite simply not good enough. Ridiculously one footed, not enough pace, dribbling ability, distribution, creativity or awareness for someone who is supposed to be an attacking midfielder. He is basically a hard working midfielder who can occasionally score/create a goal.

And this comes through in a 4-2-3-1. Even if Dembele is put in a 4-1-4-1 his natural instinct is to hold rather than drive. With Lamela being Lamela, it is basically up to Alli, Eriksen and Son to create, which is simply not enough against West Brom or Bournemouth on tiny pitches.

And he seems to think he is going to get time to control the ball then look up, also takes far too long to make a decision when he is on the ball. Just doesn't cut it creatively in a fast paced game for me though there is no doubt he works hard.
 

Chris_D

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The article singles out Sissoko and N'Koudou as having not scored at all so far since signing. I must say, I cant really see the point of Sissoko, he doesn't seem to add anything, except I suppose as creating the 'depth' that Pochettino is after, (also very lucky not to be sent off today). And its unfair to comment on N'koudou, the poor guy has barely been on the pitch long enough to get his boots muddy!
Nkoudou hasn't really had a chance yet but he's quick so offers something different. Part of the reason for buying Sissoko is also that he's different to the others. We haven't seen the best of him yet but he's got pace and power which we sometimes lack. I'm confident there's a talented player there but it's up to Poch to get the best out of him.
 

2bearis2do

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Is that goals scored or goals and assists combined? I think that's a more relevant stat for these types of players
Taking last season's stats:
Court: 8 Scored 6 assists.
Ozil: 6 scored 19 assists
Silva: 1 scored 11 assists
Erik: 6 scored 16 assists.
He's up amongst the best, only behind Ozil. Season remains young and I don't feel like we're firing or balanced in the final third this season. People have short memories. It's like a fantasy league! :)
 

double0

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I feel Pochettinho has to give more PL chances to Onomah. I honestly feel we have a potential classy player who'll score and create.

Overall I'm happy with our squad just need to covert chances much better.
 

sebo_sek

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Such a pity that we failed to win. One goal turned out to be the difference between first and fifth. Let's hope that's not the case come the 38th game.
 

UbeAstard

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I feel Pochettinho has to give more PL chances to Onomah. I honestly feel we have a potential classy player who'll score and create.

Overall I'm happy with our squad just need to covert chances much better.

I like him and and think he will get game time. However I don't think he will get time when we need to change a game goal wise, he has no experience yet at the top level to do that and I think most of his unforced game time will be when we are comfortably leading.
 

Lilbaz

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Erikssen just doesn't carry enough of a goal threat that we need from him. Compared to Silva, or Couthinio, or Ozil he is lacking I'm afraid.

Eriksen 23 goals 106 games. 1 goal every 4.6 games.
Coutinho 25 goals 116 games. 1 every 4.64.
Ozil 18 goals 88 games. 1every 4.9.
Silva 35 goals 195 games. 1 every 5.6.

Edit- legacy beat me to it.
 

Gaz_Gammon

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Eriksen has a goal ratio of 1 goal in 4 games since being with us.
Coutinho's goal ratio for Liverpool is 1 in 5.
Ozil for Arsenal is 1 in 5.
Silva for City is 1 in 6.


Damn stats..

2016 / 2017 English Premier League
  • 8Games
  • 0Goals
  • 3Assists
  • 28 Shots


The business end is the Premier League and not some midweek home knock about game against Gillingham...
 
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