Edge needed in attack as Richarlison fights for form and Spurs chase a sharper plan
Tottenham face a testing spell as Richarlison fights for form.
In midweek he started on the bench while Kolo Muani returned and the Brazilian failed to impress.
He also missed a late penalty, keeping his goal tally at one from the opening weekend.
West Ham added energy to a leaden midfield courtesy of Potts, lifting their tempo.
Tottenham must salvage attacking edge with January looming and a crowded fixture list ahead.
Speculation links Ivan Toney and Dusan Vlahovic with a move to Spurs.
Tottenham registered 0.1 xG in a defeat to Chelsea, the season’s lowest figure so far.
Spurs have money to spend, should the club decide to act in January.
Richarlison must seize minutes to secure a future at the club and Brazil squad selection.
Sunday’s schedule includes Tottenham v Manchester United at 12.30pm GMT.
Everton v Fulham, West Ham v Burnley and Sunderland v Arsenal also appear on the weekend slate.
The window approaches as fans measure the balance between risk and reward in attack.
- Richarlison is fighting for form and minutes at Tottenham.
- January links to Toney and Vlahovic hint at a planned attack overhaul.
- Tottenham must sharpen their attack and guard midfield balance to respond.
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