Postecoglou Fires Back at Solanke’s Jabs: ‘Let’s Chat When You’re 15 Games Scoreless
- Tottenham Hotspur is set to face Brentford in the 5th round of the 2024-25 Premier League season at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.
- Tottenham is currently in 13th place in the league with 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses (4 points), while Brentford is in 9th place in the league...
- The team's poor performance in the last four games has been a major concern, with only six goals scored.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Brentford: Manager Ange Postecoglou Defends Dominic Solanke Amid Criticism
Tottenham Hotspur is set to face Brentford in the 5th round of the 2024-25 Premier League season at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. The match is scheduled to take place at 11 p.m. on the 21st (Korean time).
Tottenham is currently in 13th place in the league with 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses (4 points), while Brentford is in 9th place in the league with 2 wins and 2 losses (6 points). Tottenham’s mood is somewhat unstable ahead of the game, having suffered two consecutive defeats in the league.
The team’s poor performance in the last four games has been a major concern, with only six goals scored. The only goal scored by the attackers was Son Heung-min’s multi-goal against Everton. Other goals were scored by Pedro Porro, Yves Bissouma, Cristian Romero, and the opponent’s own goal.
Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson, and Dejan Kulusevski, who have been responsible for the team’s recent offense, have been silent. Solanke, who Tottenham ambitiously recruited this summer, has not shown any notable performance despite his price tag of 65 million pounds (about 110 billion won).
Manager Ange Postecoglou has defended Solanke, saying, “He is adapting really well. He still has a lot to show because of his injury. I am sure he will be great.” Postecoglou also added, “He’s only played a little over two games for us, but from what I’ve seen, Solanke will be a huge asset for us.”
Regarding the criticism of Solanke, Postecoglou said, “I don’t know. People are too quick to judge. Guys, take a breath and do some yoga. He hasn’t even played two games for us. Let’s talk about him when he doesn’t score in 15 games.”
Solanke’s playing style has been affected by Tottenham’s tactics, which involve advancing the ball gradually from the back and entering the opponent’s penalty box rather than sending the ball forward all at once. This has made it difficult for Solanke to play to his strengths.
Despite the challenges, Postecoglou remains confident in Solanke’s abilities and believes that he will be a valuable asset to the team.