Tottenham freshman Xavi Simmons, who inherited Son Heung-min's No. 7, struggled against Wolverhampton.
The British TBR Football Association announced on the 28th (Korea Standard Time) "Shavi Simmons had another difficult evening at Tottenham Hotspur."Juang Palinha scored a goal at the end of the game, barely securing a 1-1 draw for Wolverhampton led by Vitor Pereira. "
Tottenham almost dedicated the victory to Wolverhampton, who was aiming for his first win of the season. Tottenham of Thomas Frank, who was cruising, is twisting. Tottenham's main strikers were generally underperforming, and Simmons' poor performance was noticeable.
Coach Frank stressed that Simmons is still in the process of adapting to the new environment. He is in the process of finding his skills as he has recently joined the Premier League. Simmons impressed on his debut against West Ham, but has struggled in some games.
Director Frank said, "It is true that there were many unusual situations, and Simmons himself must have felt that way." "But this is a natural process. I'm in a new team, a new league, and it's not easy to find a rhythm."
According to the media, Simmons lost the ball 23 times and made only three of his 11 crosses. Only five out of 13 contests have been won.
Frank said he is still figuring out Simmons' style of play and is struggling to balance the team. Frank said he would like to use Faliña, Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Beribal at the same time, who have been impressive since the beginning of the season.
Frank said it was important to find the right balance for the team. I'm also in the process of getting to know the players, and I'm trying to find the best combination."
Some argue that Simmons should be given a full playmaker role. In fact, Simmons showed a good performance in No. 10. However, Frank still leaves the midfield to Palinha, Bentancourt and Beribal. Son Heung-min's side position does not seem to be suitable for Simmons. Expectations are high whether he will be able to escape Son Heung-min's shadow and become a true ace.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
