Josh Bailey (Match preview analyst for Talking Tottenham) It' safe to say the last 10 days hasn't been bathed in glory for us spurs fans. Last Wednesday we dropped 3 points after succumbing a 2 goal lead at a grounds where goals conceded are rare. Then, in a 3 day turn around, we faced Leicester. Once again we faltered when leading, however this time the outcome was much worse. After a controversial VAR call, the pendulum swung Leicesters way and a magnificent Madison strike meant 3 points once again slipped away. But non of these were as slow, as careless and as humiliating as the defeat to league two Colchester. Not much words were needed for this one but unfortunately I have to go into further detail in a few short moments. But now we march on to Southampton, the majority of us aern't optimistic but we have a good record against the saints and hopefully we can use this to guide us to a second consecutive win at home.
Last time out Tuesday night.... to put it lightly it was the worst performance we have witnessed while under potchettinos reign. It was unacceptable. To lose to a mid table league two side should never be plausible but due to our lack of ideas, our lack it tempo, it happaned. Throughout the game, Colchester offered nothing. They rarely broke out of their half and when they did it was snuffed out. Most notable was Tangana, putting in an assured display to add to his impressive pre-season. Further up the pitch is where the game was lost. There was a lack of urgency and when we reached colchester's box, no one seemed to posses the ability to break them down. Yes, you heard me correctly, Premier League players couldn't break down a League two defense. Giving Colchester praise or not, that just shouldn't happen. The lack of urgency simply stemmed from players having a lack of match fitness. 6 of whom who started on Tuesday were returning from injury with an additional 3, being youngsters. And as for Eriksen? Well I think it his attitude standing in the way of his performance's. Today's game There's going to be re-occurance happening over the next few weeks. Every game will become a crucial one. After this worrying string of results, it's pivotal poch delivers because if he doesn't, more people will loose faith and more people will be quick to question his future. The next big game? It's against Southampton at home. Our last result against them was another case of us leading one nil away from home and eventually capitulating to gift them a to 2-1 victory. However, the overall record against Southampton is more promising. Since their return to the top flight in 2012, spurs have one 10 their last 14 against the saints, drawing 2 and losing 2. You have to say with that record, this game couldn't come soon enough. And when considering crystal palace's first half mauling last time we set to the field at home, the pendulum seems to swing from pesistmism to optimism for us spurs fans. Players to watch out for?? Harry kane. Last weeks' out of this world finish, could show he's heading into his game changing form again but only if he gets supply. Although he may not even need that if his record, against the seaside time, is anything to go by. He has bagged 7 goals in his last 10 games against today's opposition, if anyone is to change our form, as usual, it's Harry Kane. Starting 11 Personally, in this segment of the article, I'm going to go for the side I would like to see play, not who I think will play. I think Lloris should keep his place in the squad, people are quick to criticise the French Man, but on numerous times this season he has saved us from being on the end of much harsher results. Aurier should keep his place as well as Danny Rose. I would like to see Tangana given a chance. Our two CB of Toby and Jan just havent gelled this season and I think the young prospect should be given a rewarded for his performances. I don't think potch would do this but he says he wants to freshen up his youth and it's the perfect way to do it. Midfield is a dilemma. Each individual deserves to be in that squad. Each time they all put in good performances. But for me how they play together sometimes isn't convincing. Time after time they will leave the defence exposed, with no one sitting back waiting to nullify the oppositions attack. We need a player like the Wanyama of 16/17, where he would sit back while dembele pushed foward and maybe skipp could be that man. He's a defensive midfielder by trade and with time could develop into the player we need. When discussing the fowards we naturally come to the Eriksen dilemma. To be plain and simple he just isn't performing. The heart just seems to be gone from his performance and that's affecting us. The issue that has risen is when he doesn't play we look clueless. So it now means spurs have been prepared into the problem of, if we do start him he hasn't go that desire but when we don't we struggle to find the net. This could be a problem that only the January transfer window can solve.
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