10-man Tottenham lost 2-0 to Manchester United in Premier League match.
Tottenham faced another setback in their fight against relegation as Manchester United won 2-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday. Bryan Mbeumo scored the first goal in the 38th minute, and Bruno Fernandes secured the victory in the 81st minute. Cristian Romero’s red card in the 29th minute played a key role in the match’s outcome.
This defeat leaves Tottenham with 29 points from 25 matches, putting them deep in the relegation battle with just 13 games left. Although the team showed some defensive strength after going down to ten men, they struggled to create significant chances, raising concerns about their chances of staying in the league.
Several important issues arose from this latest loss. Here’s a closer look.
Romero’s disciplinary issues worsen
Cristian Romero had a tough outing, receiving a straight red card for a reckless tackle on Casemiro shortly after criticizing the club’s player recruitment. This marks his second dismissal this season, leading to a four-match suspension, including the upcoming North London Derby. His absence during this critical time could severely impact Tottenham’s survival chances.
Romero’s actions highlight a broader problem with discipline within the team. A captain should uphold standards, not compromise them with avoidable red cards, especially when the team needs him the most.
Dragusin shows potential in back three
Radu Dragusin impressed after coming on for Wilson Odobert, proving that a back three setup plays to his strengths. His positioning was solid under pressure, and he made important blocks while helping to organize his teammates.
Given Romero’s suspension, Frank should consider using Dragusin in a back three more often, as he provided a rare positive note on an otherwise difficult day.
Attacking struggles pose risks
Tottenham had little attacking threat despite having decent possession early in the match. Dominic Solanke was isolated, and neither Xavi Simons nor Wilson Odobert posed a significant challenge before the tactical changes were made.
This ongoing difficulty in creating scoring opportunities has been a season-long issue for Spurs and now jeopardizes their Premier League status. With just 13 matches left, Frank needs to find solutions quickly to avoid the possibility of falling to the Championship next season.