Brennan Johnson has revealed some shocking details regarding Tottenham’s shocking late collapse against Wolves, which resulted in them losing in stoppage time despite leading by three points.
The Wales international acknowledges that his team’s late collapse at Molineux, where they had led by Johnson’s well-executed opener in just three minutes, was undeserved.
Tottenham’s second consecutive loss was undoubtedly the result of a variety of factors, with injuries and suspensions having a significant impact.
With Cristian Romero and Destony Udogie both out of the picture due to bans, three of the regular back four were missing, and James Maddison’s inventiveness was much missed at Molineux.
Ange Postecoglou chose to start Yves Bissouma, Pape Matar Sarr, and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in a tough midfield three in the absence of the England player. It was obviously ineffective as Wolves dominated after the goal and Tottenham was unable to maintain any sort of control.
Johnson is also well aware that the visitors did not capitalize on their outstanding start, even though they were not forced to pay until stoppage time.
Due to the setback, Postecoglou’s team now sits third in the Premier League after Arsenal’s victory over Burnley gave them the opportunity to go two points clear at the top.
Ange Postecoglou, in the absence of the England player, chose to start with a resilient midfield three consisting of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Pape Matar Sarr, and Yves Bissouma. It was evidently ineffective as Wolves dominated the game after the goal and Tottenham was unable to maintain any sort of control.
Even though the visitors did not have to pay until the end of the game, Johnson knows that they did not capitalize on their excellent beginning.
After Arsenal defeated Burnley, Postecoglou’s team lost and lost the opportunity to move up to the top of the Premier League by two points. As a result, they are currently in third place.
More worries about Postecoglou’s suspension
Tottenham’s next Premier League match is against Aston Villa following the international break.
Udogie will also make a comeback, but Bissouma has been suspended after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season at Molineux.
Over the course of the next two weeks, as he continues to build up his fitness, Rodrigo Bentancur should have the opportunity to rejoin the starting lineup due to his absence.
Although he was hesitant to start the Uruguay international against Wolves due to his extended absence due to a cruciate ligament injury, Postecoglou made hints about doing so.
With the exception of Maddison, Bentancur does offer some creativity and poses a greater goal threat to the Tottenham team’s midfield.
