Tottenham have unsung hero as Ange Postecoglou shows telling reaction in Luton win
On Saturday, Tottenham’s 10-man squad defeated Luton 1-0 to keep their Premier League winning streak intact and take the top spot in the standings. The visitors took the lead from close range immediately after the second half started after Bissouma received two cautions, the second for diving. Micky van de Ven’s goal gave Ange Postecoglou’s team the three points. Express Sport has examined some of the more interesting game-related discussions here, including Bissouma’s puzzling red card.
Bissouma sent off for diving
Tottenham’s midfielder Bissouma won’t play against Fulham in the upcoming game after receiving two bookings and being given his marching orders. The second yellow card came as a result of his flagrant dive. After a first half in which the visitors controlled despite failing to score, boss Postecoglou will certainly be furious with his star for an unwarranted red card.
A careless challenge resulted in the first caution, and not long after that, Bissouma dove just outside the Luton box, leaving the referee with little choice but to issue a second caution. Although he has been an important part of the Spurs system, players like Oliver Skipp and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg will now have an opportunity to shine once the international break is over.
10 men reaction
When Van de Ven gave his team the lead after some clever thinking by James Maddison, the 10 men of Tottenham took just seven minutes to reply favorably. The England midfielder received the ball after a brief corner, turned to create some space in the area, and then passed the ball to his center-back, who finished skillfully for his first club goal.
Guglielmo Vicario, the club’s replacement for Hugo Lloris, made a series of deft saves in the second half to keep Luton at bay. Although Van de Ven will receive praise for his goal, many will view Vicario as the unsung hero in this valiant victory.
Postecoglou telling reaction to Richarlison miss
Richarlison had a chance to give Spurs the lead after only two minutes at Kenilworth Road, but he failed to take it. Postecoglou could not believe it. Dejan Kulusevski sent a teaser into the Luton area that the Brazilian was starting to tuck away, but he missed his attempt when his manager anticipated the net to burst.
Postecoglou was stunned and holding his head in his hands as he watched Richarlison squander a fantastic opportunity to start the game off right. After a terrible first season in north London, the Australian manager would have been keen to see the net swell so Richarlison could put an end to his difficulties once and for all. At halftime, Hojbjerg was introduced in place of Richarlison in response to Bissouma’s dismissal.
