The reason Antonio Conte didn't change Spurs' formation at Arsenal and what sent him into a rage

[mawspurs]

This was a Tottenham Hotspur team that contained a World Cup winner, a Champions League winner and a number of Champions League finalists, a Copa America winner, title winners in various leagues and players who had taken to the field in a European Championship final at Wembley just over a year ago.

Source: Football London

 

[arnoldlayne]

This was a Tottenham Hotspur team that contained a World Cup winner, a Champions League winner and a number of Champions League finalists, a Copa America winner, title winners in various leagues and players who had taken to the field in a European Championship final at Wembley just over a year ago.

Source: Football London

Think the manager may have to take much of the blame here. Wrong set up. Predictable outcome.

 

[mawspurs]

Think the manager may have to take much of the blame here. Wrong set up. Predictable outcome.

Did you read the article? it explains why he couldn't change the setup.

 

[tcyrus]

Think the manager may have to take much of the blame here. Wrong set up. Predictable outcome.

mate your completely right,
Conte should take all the blame his substitution where trash and its still possible to get something with ten men,
why is he putting players on the bench who he clearly don't trust,
i wonder how those players feel, some are getting dropped from the bench, LOL!

 

[arnoldlayne]

Did you read the article? it explains why he couldn't change the setup.

no - have now! Thought you were making a statement!

 

[Spurslove]

All I know is, if Conte plays Doherty in the next three games ahead of Spence, I'm going to start having very serious doubts about him.

Let's be honest, Emerson was shocking before he got red carded (wrongly in my opinion) but then when Doherty came on, he was even worse. It should be pretty obvious, we need to be playing three men in the middle, not just the two because we keep getting overrun and our performances so far this season are proof of that.

Basically, he needs to ditch his blinkers on the 3-4-3 and give us more fire power.

I have to say, having watched the manner in which City destroyed United earlier, and realising the gap between them and the rest of the EPL, it's all a bit soul destroying anyway.

 

[Johnny J]

Did you read the article? it explains why he couldn't change the setup.

It doesn't really though. It says Bissouma wasn't fully fit, which makes sense. But then it says he didn't want to throw in Skipp, given he basically hasn't played in nine months.

But Skipp was fit, he just chose not to use him in a 3, despite bringing him on. That's completely legitimate, but it's not true to say he couldn't change the formation.

Also had Sarr on the bench. Again, sure, he clearly didn't want to throw him in either. But again, still an option. If not, what's the point of having him on the bench?

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

Did you read the article? it explains why he couldn't change the setup.

No, it didn't. It offered an opinion as to why he didn't, but little or nothing from the manager himself. He could have started Skipp, Bissouma or Sarr, or even White, but he chose not to.

 

[yid-down-under]

He could have started either bissouma and skipp and either replace one with the other during the match or move back to a 343 if needed

 

[mawspurs]

Bissouma wasn’t fit, Skipp had just played for England u21’s his first game in months, so Conte deemed it a risk to play him again so soon. Kulu being out didn’t help matters either.

 

[Archibald&Crooks]

No, it didn't. It offered an opinion as to why he didn't, but little or nothing from the manager himself. He could have started Skipp, Bissouma or Sarr, or even White, but he chose not to.

However, any possibility of switching to that system became more difficult in the week as football.london understands Yves Bissouma was one of the group of players Conte said had returned from international duty with "physical problems".

Ooops

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

However, any possibility of switching to that system became more difficult in the week as football.london understands Yves Bissouma was one of the group of players Conte said had returned from international duty with "physical problems".

Ooops

I think that constitutes "little or nothing" from Conte himself, but then I'm a cynical bastard.

 

[JAYSTAR]

We definitely could have played 352 againts Arsenal, which is the only system that suits Son right now, who is absolutely shocking at defending, tackling and at the moment, passing. Kane is visibly frustrated at how many times Son's passes go astray or straight to the oppo team. 352 would have also meant Richarlison could have played in a 2 with Kane when subbed on for Son. Neither Son or Richarlison can really play the role of Wing Forward the way Conte wants in a 343.

The other option is that we play Perisic as a wing forward on the right or left and Lucas if needed until Kulusevski is back with Doherty at RWB who can at least cross and score at the back post. Royal simply does not fit any wingback system because he cannot beat a man or cross to save his life!
Spence might even do a better job than Doherty and should be given a chance in the alternate games imo.
If we persist with 343 then I would honestly prefer we bench Sonny and bring him and Richarlison on as subs and start with players who will fight for the ball and can create chances for Kane:

Lloris
Romero Dier Lenglet
Spence Bentancur Hojbjerg Sessegnon
Kulusevski Kane Perisic​

 

[Spurslove]

Bissouma wasn’t fit, Skipp had just played for England u21’s his first game in months, so Conte deemed it a risk to play him again so soon. Kulu being out didn’t help matters either.

Can you or anyone explain to me why Conte put Doherty on as a sub rather than Spence? Doherty was no better than Emerson and at one point nearly gave the scum another goal. Spence is younger and fitter and I just don't see any logic in effectively ignoring him. God only knows what the lad must be thinking about joining us.

 

[mawspurs]

Can you or anyone explain to me why Conte put Doherty on as a sub rather than Spence? Doherty was no better than Emerson and at one point nearly gave the scum another goal. Spence is younger and fitter and I just don't see any logic in effectively ignoring him. God only knows what the lad must be thinking about joining us.

Well he said Spence has a lot of work to do, i agree though i'd like to see him given a chance especially as he caused the goons problems in the Cup while for Forest last season.

 

[mawspurs]