Tottenham might have dominated the ball against the Midlands side, but time and time again, they were hit on the counter-attack with devastating effect.
Shaun Wright-Phillips did not hold back on his criticism of 27-year-old Yves Bissouma following Tottenham Hotspur’s costly 2-1 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Saturday. Despite Tottenham’s dominance in possession and ball control, the team was repeatedly caught out on the counter-attack, leading to their eventual defeat.Wright-Phillips was particularly critical of Bissouma’s role in Wolves’ winning goal, which came after the away side broke from a Spurs corner. The former footballer expressed his frustration, noting that Bissouma’s error led to the devastating outcome and emphasized his view that the player “messes up”.Aside from Bissouma’s mistake, the match highlighted Tottenham’s struggle to defend against counter-attacks and vulnerability to conceding goals from set-pieces, such as corner kicks.Furthermore, the defeat incurred additional pressure on Tottenham as it saw them drop into fifth place in the Premier League standings, trailing fourth-placed Aston Villa by two points. With other teams closing the gap, it underscores the urgency for Tottenham to address their performance issues and make strides to avoid slipping further in the table. The mounting pressure is compounded by the fact that upcoming matches for rival teams could extend the point difference, placing added importance on Tottenham’s need to improve results to remain competitive in the league.Wright-Phillips’ remarks reflect a broader observation of the team’s performance, noting the loss of spark in attack and the necessity for a turnaround. This period of the season demands a collective effort from the squad to secure crucial points and relieve the mounting pressure in a highly competitive league.
