Tottenham Hotspur have laid some groundwork over doubtlessly re-signing a former Spurs participant who’s additionally a switch goal for West Ham, with chairman Daniel Levy and technical director Johan Lange seemingly weighing up the potential for a reunion at N17.
Tottenham droop to 1-0 Europa League defeat at AZ Alkmaar
Ange Postecoglou watched on from the sidelines as Spurs slumped to a different poor away defeat in Europe on Thursday night.
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The travelling facet could not pressure AZ Alkmaar’s keeper into any actual saves over their lacklustre 90 minutes overseas, with striker Dominic Solanke additionally choosing up a late knock on what was an evening to overlook for Tottenham, as they fell to a 1-0 defeat within the first leg of their Europa League final 16 tie.
“Yeah, it wasn’t nice from us tonight,” stated Postecoglou on Tottenham’s 1-0 defeat to AZ.
“Just about all aspects of the sport. We didn’t actually become familiar with any a part of the sport. We struggled to realize any momentum with the ball, we weren’t as aggressive as we wanted to be with out the ball.
“It was a tough floor however having stated that we form of knew that from yesterday and yeah we simply didn’t sort out the challenges we had on the market in an actual constructive method. That allowed AZ to get right into a rhythm, which whenever you’re enjoying away from dwelling, it’s troublesome to stem the tide.
Tottenham’s subsequent 5 Premier League fixtures | Date |
|---|---|
Bournemouth (dwelling) | March ninth |
Fulham (away) | March sixteenth |
Chelsea (away) | April 2nd |
Southampton (dwelling) | April fifth |
Wolves (away) | April twelfth |
“I don’t suppose it’s going on the market and never attempting, however like I stated we didn’t actually come to grips and have the precise mindset to sort out an away fixture in Europe. It’s at all times powerful, and we clearly conceded the aim, which was a disappointing set of occasions however even after that we didn’t actually cool down into the sport in any respect. You’re going to face some stress whenever you play away from dwelling in Europe and climate the storm and become familiar with it, however we by no means actually did, in order that was a disappointment.”
A great Europa League run is Spurs’ solely actual alternative to make something of this disappointing marketing campaign, so the stress is on Postecoglou to show this primary leg deficit round.
Off the sector, Tottenham are planning for subsequent season already when it comes to transfers. Spurs are believed to be focusing on new full-backs, with Flamengo defender Wesley Franca amongst their choices as alternate options to the likes of Pedro Porro, Future Udogie and the in-form Djed Spence.
Tottenham lay groundwork over re-signing West Ham goal Dennis Cirkin
In line with journalist Graeme Bailey, the Lilywhites may even flip to an ex-player of theirs to bolster the left-back space – Sunderland defender Dennis Cirkin.
The 22-year-old left Spurs in 2021 to hitch the Black Cats for an undisclosed payment (BBC), and he is since gone on to develop into a vital participant for Regis Le Bris’ facet as they chase promotion again to the Premier League.
Cirkin is at present amongst their high 5 best-performers within the Championship by common match ranking, in accordance with WhoScored, and his performances are attracting consideration from elite English sides – together with Tottenham.
In line with Bailey, Tottenham have been doing work on re-signing Cirkin, however he is additionally a goal for a plethora of London rivals like West Ham.
“Maintain a detailed eye on Cirkin,” stated Bailey to Sunderland AFC Information.
“I’m informed plenty of Premier League golf equipment have been doing work on him. Chelsea, Tottenham, Crystal Palace, West Ham, Everton and Leeds – he’s an excellent prospect.”
Solely Enzo Le Charge has averaged extra tackles per 90 for Sunderland than Cirkin, whereas the Englishman sits joint-top for his or her highest variety of interceptions per recreation (WhoScored). Cirkin additionally has three objectives and two assists to his title from 31 Championship appearances.
