Tottenham's strikers, where Son Heung-min left, are being criticized. Although the performance is clearly better than last season, negative reviews have not stopped.
Tottenham Hotspur News reported on the 31st of last month (Korea time) "After the defeat against Newcastle at the Carabao Cup, former Tottenham players strongly criticized the overall level of the current squad led by head coach Thomas Frank."," he reported.
Tottenham lost 0-2 against Newcastle in the round of 16 of the Carabao Cup (League Cup) in the 2025-2026 season at St. James Park in Newcastle, England, on the 30th of the same month. The disappointment is great as he was eliminated early in the competition. He broke his long-standing record by winning the UEFA Europa League last season, led by Son Heung-min, but is moving away from the trophy again after a season.
Tottenham's offense was lethargic in that game. In particular, Hishalisson was at the center of criticism. Gabriel Agbonlaher, who played for Aston Villa, pointed him out, while Tottenham native Jamie O'Hara and David Bentley also expressed disappointment in the team's performance and overall squad.
Tottenham recently beat Everton to remain in third place in the English Premier League (EPL). However, due to the defeat in the Cup, only three of the last nine games have been won in all competitions since Frank's inauguration. It seems that the momentum at the beginning of the season has been dampened,
Bentley expressed deep disappointment at Tottenham, who were helplessly eliminated in an interview with TalkSport.
Bentley said "Newcastle were a physically strong and overwhelming team. Tottenham were just trampled "There was no presence at all, it was just a formality."
He also said "I like director Frank. He said, "I'm a positive influencer and I'm trying to go in the right direction." "But to lose a game like that, there's no way I can look at it."
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O'Hara also pointed out that it is difficult to expect real success at the current squad level, targeting the entire team.
O'Hara is not very good in the squad. Newcastle are a better team than Tottenham. "Boltemade is a good player and he is scoring goals." His defense is solid and strong." Then "Brennan Johnson looks weak, and Hishalisson is no longer likely to score a goal. I don't know what the hell happened.'
Tottenham made an unusual reinforcement of players in the transfer market last summer. He has recruited several strikers, including Javi Simmons, Mohamed Kudus and Matisse Tel. However, Son Heung-min, who was the heaviest in the offensive side, was sent out. O'Hara's criticism of the squad level can be seen as being related to Son Heung-min's departure.
Director Frank soon faces another ordeal. It is a match against Chelsea on the 2nd. This game is an important test to gauge the long-term prospects of Frank's system. Tottenham needs an ace as heavy as Son Heung-min. Compared to when Kane and Son Heung-min were leading, the current offensive team is inevitably evaluated as a mixed bag.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
