Tottenham Hotspur produced the best performance of the night with a 3-0 win at home to Slavia Prague. This jaw-dropping performance shot them to ninth place in the league table. The match, held at Tottenham’s home ground, marked a significant achievement, as the team recorded an expected goals value of over 2xG for only the fourth time this season. This win comes as Tottenham prepares to face Nottingham Forest on Sunday, December 14th, with a 1:55 PM kick-off scheduled and the game set to be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
Tottenham’s success against Slavia Prague was marked by three standout performances in recent matches, including victories over Newcastle and Brentford. The team’s impressive run has created excitement among fans and front office employees, as well. Thomas Frank, Tottenham’s boss, expressed his satisfaction with the team’s momentum following their earlier win against Brentford, emphasizing the importance of building on their recent successes.
Key Performers Shine
In the European away leg against Slavia Prague, Tottenham witnessed big contributions from a trio of players. Kudus was the man of the match, scoring a penalty as part of the 4-3 scoreline. Xavi Simons made his mark by converting a penalty and scoring Tottenham’s third goal, highlighting his growing impact within the squad.
Cristian Romero suddenly gave the team’s offensive play a different dimension and broke the ice with a beautiful header in the 33rd minute. This new mix of attack and defense has built morale and self-belief in an energetic team as they burst into important matches.
“I’m happy. We got the job done. Nothing is easy but we have a lot of positives to take.” – Thomas Frank
Tottenham’s starting lineup against Slavia Prague featured Vicario, Porro, Van de Ven, Romero, Spence, Pahlinha, Gray, Xavi, Kudus, Odobert, and Richarlison. Everyone played their part and executed well for a complete team performance and blowout win.
Looking Ahead
Meanwhile, Tottenham are looking forward to their next trip, where they will visit Nottingham Forest. Instead, they’re focused on becoming the next successful team to move up in the league rankings. The upcoming match is crucial for the team’s aspirations to break into the top eight, a goal that became slightly more elusive due to Liverpool’s late winner against Inter Milan.
Frank was adamant that a major factor in their success was the consistency and momentum they established in moving towards their goals. He stated, “Always nice after a win. That’s what the Champions League does.” He demonstrates as much by doing what he can to keep the team a competitive franchise. As they head toward this crucial juncture of the season, his commitment is evident.
Micky van de Ven’s suspension for the forthcoming clash against Borussia Dortmund on January 20 adds an additional layer of complexity to Tottenham’s planning. With some key players missing, the onus will be on the rest of the squad to raise their level to avoid a slip in form.
The Heart of Tottenham
As well as keeping everyone else moving, Heung-Min Son’s return to action has really reinvigorated the team. After expressing his loyalty and affection for the club, saying, “This will always be my home, I will never forget you,” Son embodies the spirit and dedication that Tottenham aims to project on and off the field.
As Xavi Simons said after winning against Slavia Prague, “I think now we should be favourite. He said it was no small comfort to win at home. He stressed that the team needs to continue pushing beyond their wins.
“Really happy to win another game at home. This is the way we have to continue.” – Xavi Simons
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