Tottenham Hotspur have slumped to consecutive defeats ahead of their season-defining clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers at the weekend. Without the injured Harry Kane along with Son Heung-min, they have appeared toothless in attack. Former striker and Spurs legend Les Ferdinand has criticised the board’s decision making as they failed to bring in a replacement during the January transfer window. The move has left the club painfully short in forward areas and threatens to completely derail their season.
What did he say?
Speaking to the Evening Standard, Ferdinand said: “People will probably look and say ‘Why didn’t you go and buy one?’. Yes, Son was on fire at the time, so perhaps they were thinking that it wasn’t too much of a problem. But unfortunately, he’s got injured, and now it seems a little naïve.”
Responding to whether Kane was blocking the path of another striker Ferdinand added: “You need to believe in your own ability that you’re good enough to go and play. I always think if the two strikers are good enough, they’re going to play anyway, you’re going to find a way to get them into the team.”
Spurs left lacking attacking bite
Together Kane and Son scored 17 and 16 goals respectively for Tottenham Hotspur in all competitions this season, combining for 33 strikes, precisely half of Jose Mourinho’s sides goals, as per the BBC. It is a substantial loss to the side, and they have been left with no recognised striker other than teenager Troy Parrott who the Portuguese manager has repeatedly reiterated is not ready to make the transition to starting in senior football.
The two-time Champions League winner has been forced to find new imaginative ways to give Tottenham a goal threat. Although, so far, he has not discovered the solution, as his squad have failed to find the back of the net themselves since the South Korean forward fractured his arm. Against Chelsea, Antonio Rudiger provided a conciliation own goal, but Spurs cannot rely on opposition blunders if they are to qualify for the Champions League for a fifth consecutive season. Mourinho must find a solution and fast or costly results will prevent European qualification.
