Match Threads Spurs vs Borussia Dortmund - Match Thread

[hutchiniho]

Aurier and Foyth on tonight's showing would be lucky to get in a Championship team.

 

[Cavehillspur]

Lee Dixon on five live commentary ffs

 

[Giovanni]

Id rather an extra midfield player here. Lamela.

 

[The Apprentice]

You get the feeling that if we concede it will be our own doing.

 

[JayB]

Our ascendency was halted after Aurier got booked...

Followed up by two mistakes in quick succession from Foyth (although he was put under pressure by poor play from other CBs for the first). Rattled us a bit, hopefully we'll regain our composure before they make us pay.

 

[tobi]

Our ascendency was halted after Aurier got booked...

He's the reason why Lloris didn't clear it and Foyth taking his time on the ball?

Would you prefer Aurier let Pulisic have a free run towards goal?

Maybe that'll give you more ammunition to use in his direction...

 

[mightyspur]

That Sancho kid looks handy...

 

[ajspurs]

We're a bit dry ideas when trying to craft a move unless it involves a long ball from the back. I think that's the cost of not having Lamela in the mix to add some cohesion.

 

[nedley]

Our wings backs are gonna have to do much better if we are gonna play this formation.

 

[Mattspurs1982]

Not getting anywhere. All square in the middle. Are trying to bore BvB to sleep?!

 

[Ghost Hardware]

Bvb very much taking control. They look tight at the back too.

 

[Haddock]

I really don't like how Dortmund are gifting us possession. We don't look that comfortable with the ball in this formation and Dortmund are lethal on the counter.

 

[mightyspur]

Jesus, all the wailing after the tackles! Lol

 

[thinktank]

They're getting behind the ball and we're playing the shape that brings the least creativity and dynamism for us.

We're doing a decent job of neutralising their forward game, but... that in and of itself is a bit meh.

We're at home and should be looking to take this game imo.

Dortmund play open attacking football and that suits our attacking game to a tee.

Anyway, let's see how we go.

 

[Blue]

sissoko looks tired

 

[Springerding]

Disagree! How hard is it for a professional defender not to take stupid risks in possession?

I'd have him off now before he costs us a goal and get Rose on! God knows why Poch has gone for this lineup anyway!!!!

So he can make better subs later on

 

[glacierSpurs]

We need to hold it together.. Oh my..

 

[felmani26]

Dortmund getting a head of steam now - cutting through us far too easily for my liking

 

[Ghost Hardware]

Sancho is pulling us apart.

 

[fortworthspur]

they are starting to slice us apart