{"id":1134630,"date":"2020-03-04T12:19:26","date_gmt":"2020-03-04T12:19:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1134630"},"modified":"2020-03-04T14:43:46","modified_gmt":"2020-03-04T14:43:46","slug":"four-positions-spurs-must-resolve-before-new-striker","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/four-positions-spurs-must-resolve-before-new-striker\/","title":{"rendered":"The four problem positions Spurs must fix before signing a new striker"},"content":{"rendered":"

The honeymoon period is over for Jose Mourinho<\/span> at Tottenham Hotspur<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Without the injured Harry Kane<\/span> and Son Heung-min<\/span>, Mourinho<\/span> has been left without a goalscorer and without much hope. Spurs<\/span> have lost their last three games, falling five points behind Chelsea<\/span> in the race for the top four and suffering what could be a harmful first-leg defeat to RB Leipzig in the Champions League Round of 16.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/audioboom.com\/posts\/7516762<\/p>\n

Since Son joined Kane on the sidelines, Spurs<\/span> have looked disjointed to say the least in attack. But is there an even bigger issue than the absence of a recognised goalscorer?<\/p>\n

Indeed, the Londoners have looked just as disorganised at the back, which is majorly surprising for a Mourinho<\/span> side. The former Chelsea<\/span> and Manchester United manager made his name as a pragmatist. To him, results take precedence over performance. Of course, he wants his team to play well, as a cohesive unit. But doing so and subsequently losing is a no-no, which is why he has completely bought into a defence-first mentality.<\/p>\n

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Jos\u00e9 Mourinho's 2004\/05 Chelsea side set the record for fewest goals conceded in a single Premier League season.<\/p>\n

15 goals conceded in 38 games is obscene. ? pic.twitter.com\/NwQL31UjUq<\/a><\/p>\n

— Squawka (@Squawka) January 26, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n