Spurs have been so subdued. Its always 11 vs 11 pairs of legs. As this analysis has shown, a mixture of creating more opportunities, the ability to retain the ball while moving forwards, and standout individual performances from players like Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison and Rodríguez provided the difference between the two sides.

Share Tweet. However, we can see below that the average positions for both Doherty and Davies are past the halfway line, almost mirroring that of wing-backs playing a 3-5-2. Davies’ pass was hit too hard and looped over the centre back, and because of where Doherty was, Richarlison was able to nip in-between the two defenders and have a one-on-one at goal. Everton dominated possession, with James looking bright, and Richarlison missed a good early chance after going round Hugo Lloris. When the ball was either on the left or right side of the pitch, their full-back would press along with the respective winger, who would also trackback and shut down the Spurs player (this can be seen looking at Richarlison and Rodríguez’s positioning). This is who features for Spurs this afternoon, Lloris (C), Doherty, Alderweireld, Dier, Davies, Hojbjerg, Winks, Dele, Lucas, Son, Kane, @WilliamHill latest (18+) https://t.co/NJFEJ5CJ3s #THFC ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/BjjBowKvbt, — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 13, 2020, Tottenham: Lloris (C), Doherty, Alderweireld, Dier, Davies, Hojbjerg, Winks, Dele, Lucas, Son, Kane.

External Link, Rodgers' Pre-Arsenal Fitness Update: Chilwell & Maddison Doherty almost gives Spurs the lead on his debut. Jose Mourinho begins his first full season in charge of the North Londoners with a visit from the Merseysiders to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Digne curled an excellent free-kick from the left towards Calvert-Lewin, who towered over Dier and Alderweireld and slammed a header into the top corner. The only thing I would say in his defence is that the movement ahead of him hasn’t been great. Kane, Lucas and Ali already have a high line, and press with intensity in order to minimise the time Everton have on the ball. It was a decent effort, though Lloris didn’t seem unduly worried. Lucas tracks back to make sure Tottenham do not get outnumbered when on the back foot, and shuts down Richarlison who is on the ball. 47 min “Not much chance of Lo Celso coming on,” says John Tumbridge, “if he’s not on the subs bench.”. To combat these triangles, Mourinho kept his wingers wide when Everton had the ball. Tottenham 0-1 Everton (Calvert-Lewin 55). That makes it tougher for him convince them that having the ball isn’t all that.”, “I was just zipping through your reporting on today’s game and was baffled by the person who said the media were racist re: Jose because they criticized him,” says Claire McConnell. Spurs are starting to look a little more dangerous, mainly through Son. Spurs’ midfield gets the game going and the ball is set back to Winks, who punts it forwards. Available for everyone, funded by readers. Club ensures NHS services can remain at stadium when football returns (Stats from sofascore.com). Premier League. Apparently they think the free-kick was taken from the wrong position.

We had a good combination in midfield. Everton dominated possession, with James looking bright, and Richarlison missed a good early chance after going round Hugo Lloris.

Lloris started between the sticks, along with a back four made up of familiars Davies, Dier and Alderweireld, with Doherty starting his first competitive game since his transfer from Wolves. He played on the right-wing and was joined by Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison, making up the rest of the front three. The struggle started in the way we pressed, or the way we didn’t press – it was very, very poor. Richarlison heads it clear from inside the six-yard box. Tottenham have suffered their first defeat on the first match of a top-flght season since 2015-16 (0-1 vs Man Utd) and their 11th overall. Lucas Moura has moved back to the right wing and Bergwijn is playing alongside Kane. “Due to a very strange pre-season, some of my players are not fit. I could see the frustration in Harry Kane, I could see the frustration in Son, but l didn't see any intensity to try to get the ball back. Usually, when playing a with a flat back four, your full-backs won’t start this high, and will only push up the field when there is space in front of them, or the overlap is on. "This is only week one and we need to be careful. 45+1 min Spurs get a free-kick on the left wing.

"I would say it was lazy pressure and when you have lazy pressure, you don't press and you let opponents build from the back. Ogden: Spurs are 'boring' in Mourinho's style, Ogden: James Rodriguez was fantastic on Everton debut, Hislop: Spurs body language says how they feel about Mourinho, Leboeuf: Jose Mourinho has 3 games to save his job, New signings have 'upped the ante' at Everton. In the first half we had the best chances, a couple of important saves by Pickford. However, Spurs lose the header they played for, and are forced straight into defence from attack. Brilliant goal. He still has skills, but he is nowhere near the coach he used to be, and I think Spurs are going to be very sorry they ever hired him.”.

Spurs boss Jose Mourinho: "The struggle started in the way we pressed or, I will say, in the way we didn't press because our pressure up was very poor. “If you are a top player playing under him, you are likely to cast envious glances at other more ‘progressive’ coaches. Spurs Web – Tottenham Hotspur Football News, ‘There was only one club’ – Club chairman defends decision to…, Tanguy Ndombele reveals the boost with Gareth Bale has given Spurs, Lord Sugar reacts to controversial VAR decision in Spurs v Brighton…, Report: Inter Milan make decision regarding Christian Eriksen, Video: Gareth Bale reacts to scoring his first goal since Tottenham…, Troy Deeney names the forwards who could give Harry Kane a…, Opinion: Five worrying problems hidden in the Burnley away win, Opinion: That’s what winning the league looks like, ‘There was only one club’ – Club chairman defends decision to sell player to Spurs, Lord Sugar reacts to controversial VAR decision in Spurs v Brighton match, Video: Gareth Bale reacts to scoring his first goal since Tottenham return, Video: Jose Mourinho reacts to hard-fought win against Brighton. Dominic Calvert-Lewin gives Everton the lead with a thumping header! I think they’re fine. The Premier League‘s opening weekend continued on Sunday afternoon with an Everton side, boasting a brand-new midfield, taking all three points against a disorganised looking Tottenham Hotspur. Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s towering header gave an impressive Everton a deserved victory over a listless Tottenham, Sun 13 Sep 2020 13.34 EDT © Copyright 2019 - Ronnie Dog Media All Rights Reserved. First published on Sun 13 Sep 2020 10.27 EDT.

Everton had more of the ball and the better of the early stages, and should have been ahead as Ben Davies' loose pass across the defence found Richarlison through on goal after he beat Toby Alderweireld for speed.

Everton dominated possession, with James looking bright, and Richarlison missed a good early chance after going round Hugo Lloris. Learn how your comment data is processed. Goalkeeper Joe Hart was named as Hugo Lloris' deputy.

Jose Mourinho jibed at Real Madrid fans after Gareth Bale's winner for Tottenham against Brighton in the Premier League. "I would say it was lazy pressure and when you have lazy pressure, you don't press and you let opponents build from the back and then they have players with incredible quality, which is not just Everton, it's almost everybody in the premier League. “Next season, Bielsa to Spurs! Tottenham became forced to press with their full-back and defensive midfielder, creating gaps behind them the ball can be played into.

Kane’s movement allowed Dele Ali to run into that space and take a shot, forcing a good save from Jordan Pickford. Their defenders are set up in a way that each of them has a man to mark, apart from Dier who is free to block shots or crosses. Straight from kick-off, Tottenham set up to go long. 64 min Everton look very comfortable at the moment. “It’s easy to have great passing stats if all your passes are 10-yard balls backwards or sideways. Here we can see Spurs defended with a narrow back four in order to compact the middle of the park. 46 min Peep peep! Jose Mourinho has named his Tottenham Hotspur side which will take to the field in this afternoon’s Premier League opener against Everton.

Only Pep Guardiola (4/4) can boast a better 100 per cent winning ratio on the opening weekend of a Premier League season than Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti, who has won each of this three matches to kick-off an English top-flight season (also Frank Clark, 3). Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti: "It was good, the game was what I expected from the team. 90 min Davies’s fast cross is slightly miscontrolled by Son, which allows Allan to get in front of him and clear. SHAUN BOTTERILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images. © 2020 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Jose Mourinho looks on during Spurs' disappointing defeat, Everton celebrate Dominic Calvert-Lewin's winning goal at Tottenham, We would like your feedback, please fill in our survey, Sep 22 - Leyton Orient or Plymouth (Carabao Cup R3). 44 min “What is going on with Harry Winks?” says Thomas Nolan. "There are a few problems if we are honest. FT HT 0-0. With Abdoulaye Doucoure and Allan in that midfield, it gives the likes of Gylfi Sigurdsson, Andre Gomes and Rodriguez a bit more freedom to not have to do defensive duties. Have something to tell us about this article? Last season we had players with quality on the ball but you also have to play without the ball.". Oh dear. Everton, on the other hand, played with a 4-3-3, in contrast to the 4-3-1-2 that some expected them to start with. For some, that might not seem a lot or that much of a difference but it totally is. That was closer than the last one, though it was also a better chance as he was only 12 yards out.

When he gets his fitness and plays more games, l hope he will improve. ten role behind Harry Kane, accompanied by Son and Moura on the left and right-wing respectively.

Fan of Bristol City, The Championship and The Premier League. Spurs edge out Everton … Everton host Salford City in the Carabao Cup second round on Wednesday evening, live on Sky Sports Football at 8.15pm, and then host West Brom at 12.30pm on Saturday in the Premier League. Kane, Lucas and Son (circled) all start high along with Doherty, who pushed up on the right-wing. I have only trained three times with the team but I kept in shape to be ready for this game, and the manager had trust in me. "It feels like a big moment for Everton. 65 min Gary Neville is laying into Spurs on Sky Sports. A cagey half of football.

“I know it’s early,” says Dom Salmon, “but as a Spurs fan I’d like to apologise to everyone in the world, not just football fans, for the utterly pointless dross we’re going to inflict on you this season. This was Everton’s first away victory against a ‘top six’ side since December 2013 and will give them momentum going into their next fixtures against the likes of West Brom and Crystal Palace. Subs: Sigurdsson (6), Kean (NA), Davies (NA) (Stats from sofascore.com and whoscored.com).

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One strange thing is that he is brilliant on TV, so he clearly still has plenty of his old charisma, but something fundamental has changed. Everton were then nearly punished by Spurs' counter as Heung-Min Son ignored the run of Harry Kane to slip in Dele Alli, but his fierce shot from just inside the box was tipped over by Pickford. The criticism directed towards him is quite justified. Half time: Spurs 0-0 Everton A cagey half of football.

This tactical analysis will examine how they did it. And I for one, am sorry it came to this.”. However, due to his high starting position, it caused Tottenham’s backline to become stretched meaning Everton’s best chance to score in the first half came from utilizing the gaps in Spurs’ defence. James knows what he has to do, Allan and Doucoure the same.

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