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Tottenham Vs Inter Milan: Match Thread

Bobbins

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Every game.

People complain about Alli. Then Alli pops up with a goal.

Whilst this is no doubt true, wouldn't it be good to have a player who pops up with a goal AND puts in consistent, effective performances for closer to 90 minutes?

Alli isn't a striker - he has to do more to justify his position as a number 10 - it's one of those positions where just scoring the odd goal isn't enough.

I'm not criticising him today, it's pre-season and he's clearly a huge talent, but it's not untrue to say he deserves much of the criticism he can get during games. He can and does disappear or consistently give the ball away, a lot. I love him but there is huge room for improvement.
 

heelspurs

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We are so much better with Winks in there. He stays disciplined in the position, moves with Dier like Dembele does, and most of all seems to be in positions to support the other players.
 

JayB

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Whilst this is no doubt true, wouldn't it be good to have a player who pops up with a goal AND puts in consistent, effective performances for closer to 90 minutes?

Alli isn't a striker - he has to do more to justify his position as a number 10 - it's one of those positions where just scoring the odd goal isn't enough.

I'm not criticising him today, it's pre-season and he's clearly a huge talent, but it's not untrue to say he deserves much of the criticism he can get during games. He can and does disappear or consistently give the ball away, a lot. I love him but there is huge room for improvement.
He is often quite poor over the course of a match but it's something we have to live with and let him progress. It is a problem when he doesn't pop up with those moments of magic but more often than not he does.
 

Spurs 1961

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So far the perfect game with all our key players, bar Eriksen, scoring. Let's see Edwards now
 
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