Frank Christian
Fans of Tottenham are feeling anxious after their team faced a disappointing 2-1 defeat at home against newly-promoted Ipswich Town during the weekend, marking a troubling second season for head coach Ange Postecoglou.
Goals from Sammie Szmodics and Liam Delap left Ipswich leading 2-0 at halftime, with Rodrigo Bentancur’s goal in the second half merely softening the blow for a club with big ambitions.
A striking statistic from this match highlighted the troubles facing Spurs, particularly their continuous pattern of mistakes during play this season.
Tottentham’s struggle to maintain possession, leading to numerous unforced errors, has become a telling issue, hindering their progress compared to last year.
In this game, Pedro Porro, typically a reliable player, notably struggled with maintaining possession.
The Spurs News reported that Porro gave away the ball 26 times, with only 47 out of 61 passes completed, resulting in a pass success rate of 77%, significantly lower than his average.
A fan site, Spurs Web, suggested that Porro, along with fellow players Son Heung-min and Brennan Johnson, may be lacking their usual energy, likely due to the demanding schedule featuring both domestic and European commitments.
Given the added challenge of injuries, it may be crucial for Postecoglou to consider making serious player additions in January or to utilize more young talents in upcoming matches to address these pressing issues.
