Højbjerg “I am not satisfied”

[mawspurs]

Tottenham Hotspur’s Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has told Tipsbladet that it’s only Ange Postecoglou who can explain why the midfielder hasn’t been used much this season.

Source: Sports Witness


On his situation at Tottenham, he said: “Of course I’m not happy with what’s going on at the club. It’s not a secret, but it’s not something I make a fuss about either.

“I can put my head on the pillow knowing that I’m giving it my all to show the coach that he should believe in me. This is not the case at the moment, and it’s the coach who has to explain why.”

 

[Kirito]

Have to agree with Pierre when he is seeing Bissouma get constant starts despite being poor for most of the season

 

[dontcallme]

Have to agree with Pierre when he is seeing Bissouma get constant starts despite being poor for most of the season

But Hojbjerg also not up to standard. PEH hasn’t performed better than Bissouma.

 

[allatsea]

But Hojbjerg also up to standard. PEH hasn’t performed better than Bissouma.

Good player who has been excellent when he comes on to help close out games. However he is not the same player when he starts.

 

[Mr Pink]

Its pretty clear PEH isnt part of the long term plans, so he was never going to be starting every week.

That said, I think he's been good overall coming on as a sub, and has stayed very professional.

 

[dontcallme]

Good player who has been excellent when he comes on to help close out games. However he is not the same player when he starts.

Agree that he has a skilset that can be really helpful when used correctly in the right situation.

 

[aliyid]

Not only Ange who can explain...

Key attribute in our style moving forward is the ability to progress the ball quickly so we can take advantage of spaces left by the opposition before they get into their shape and make themselves difficult to break down.

Højbjerg is a very capable central midfielder who can cover many roles to a high level but unfortunately he does slow down play, always taking an extra touch with his first instinct to play a 'safe' pass, retaining possession but allowing teams to get into back into shape.

He can still do a very good job in the right system but doesn't suit our high risk / higher reward approach moving forward.

 

[thehipster]

It's funny, because I'm a little split on this.
If he plays a full game, he empties the tank. I mean, he puts in more effort than just about anyone else on the pitch and covers a huge amount of ground. However, by the 80th minute he's shot, the lactic acid is kicking in, he's knackered and a bit light-headed......and he ends up making 1 or 2 key mistakes in the wrong areas of the pitch.
I'm frustrated about the mistakes, but equally frustrated he hasn't been substituted before he hits that level of fatigue.

I also think back and remember him playing a key part of many of our goals and best plays (when he's on the pitch). He is certainly not 'ineffective' or stopping us scoring goals.
Yes, he doesn't look as majestic or composed as Sarr (not many do)....but he does still play a hand in important areas, especially transition from defence to attack (which has been very good at times).

I get he's frustrated he's not playing more and having the same opportunities.
That's human.
And I don't fear the worst when I see his name in the starting 11. I just wish he was subbed around 60th minute.

 

[VoteMe4Prez]

But Hojbjerg also up to standard. PEH hasn’t performed better than Bissouma.

That's just the facts

 

[Gassin's finest]

You and me both Pierre...

 

[Chedozie]

He’s a good guy and he gives us 100% every time he plays, but there’s no class to his game and I won’t miss him.

 

[Kirito]

But Hojbjerg also not up to standard. PEH hasn’t performed better than Bissouma.

For me personally I think PEH has performed better than Bissouma over the course of the season. Probably not much in it but I’ve seen him show a higher level of ability than other CMs. And again PEH vs Bissouma, one puts everything out on the pitch, the other seems not to care for months now.

With that being said, I don’t think he is an Ange type player and doesn’t fit the system. You watch him go to another club and be one of their top players.

 

[Misfit]

Definitely time to part ways for both parties' sake this summer. He should be a starter for a good team somewhere and we are still rebuilding/reshaping our squad.

Fair thee well, prince of Denmark.

 

[spursgirls]

Its pretty clear PEH isnt part of the long term plans, so he was never going to be starting every week.

That said, I think he's been good overall coming on as a sub, and has stayed very professional.

And for those reasons, I would like him to stay.

 

[dontcallme]

For me personally I think PEH has performed better than Bissouma over the course of the season. Probably not much in it but I’ve seen him show a higher level of ability than other CMs. And again PEH vs Bissouma, one puts everything out on the pitch, the other seems not to care for months now.

With that being said, I don’t think he is an Ange type player and doesn’t fit the system. You watch him go to another club and be one of their top players.

I really don’t think he has.

I think it’s more that expectations for Bissouma are much higher than we have for Hojbjerg.

 

[npearl4spurs]

I really don’t think he has.

I think it’s more that expectations for Bissouma are much higher than we have for Hojbjerg.

PEH has had a better season than Bissouma over the course of it. It's not really debatable IMO. Nothing to do with individual expectations. For either player you expect him to do his job. Bissouma, outside the first 7 matches of the season, hasn't done his job on the pitch as well as PEH. Simple as that.

 

[theShiznit]

The way i see it, is the good sub performances Pierre have given have been when a team is usually chasing the game against us and therefore there is much more space for midfield and attack to work in.

Start him against a low block and we'll be praying for Bissouma to come on very quickly...

It's clear he is not an Ange player although he has done well to get as many minutes as he has IMO.

 

[dontcallme]

PEH has had a better season than Bissouma over the course of it. It's not really debatable IMO. Nothing to do with individual expectations. For either player if he starts you expect him to do his job. Bissouma, outside the first 7 matches of the season, hasn't done his job on the pitch as well as PEH. Simple as that.

I disagree. I think when Hojbjerg has started, he's stuck out as the weak link and doesn't suit our style of play.

 

[npearl4spurs]

I disagree. I think when Hojbjerg has started, he's stuck out as the weak link and doesn't suit our style of play.

I did modify my post too late! Not when starting I have to agree with you on that. Total time on the pitch I'd say.

 

[DJS]

Bissouma is a much better player than PEH, he’s just off form at the moment.