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Hello, soccer fans! Today we’re going to focus on the specific issues that emerged from the recent match between Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich, and how manager Postecoglou managed his team.
The match was watched by many soccer fans and was followed by various analyses and evaluations after the game, so let’s break down the match in detail.
On August 3, 2024, Tottenham Hotspur lost 1-2 against Bayern Munich.
The match was the second leg of the Coupang Play Series in Seoul, and it was an important match that provided a glimpse into both teams’ preseason preparations.
From the start of the match, Munich dominated Tottenham with a strong offensive performance.
Just four minutes into the game, Bayern’s Gabriel Vidovic scored the opening goal to give Munich the lead.
Bayern Munich attempted 22 shots in the entire match, 11 of which were on target. In contrast, Tottenham attempted 11 shots, but were far behind Munich in the accuracy and effectiveness of their attack.
In his post-match interview, Postecoglou spoke strongly about the need for a frontline striker; he emphasized the desperate need for a striker who can play alongside Son Heung-min, and admitted that the lack of attacking quality in the current squad is a big problem.
He went on to say that while Chalisson and Kluczewski are playing in frontline roles, they are not good enough to fulfill the role of a true number nine.
Postecoglou emphasized the need for a striker who can play to his strengths to get the most out of Son Heung-min, who was heavily marked by Munich’s Xhaka Boy throughout the game, but still played a key role in creating the team’s main attacking chances. However, it was clear that he can’t do it all on his own.
Tottenham players had major stamina issues, especially with the hot weather and intense training, which left them exhausted and led to a drop in performance.
Postecoglou noted that the team needs to look at ways to address these fitness issues, and their inability to effectively stop Munich’s attack throughout the first half was closely related to these fitness issues.
Bayern Munich dominated Tottenham with a strong offensive performance throughout the match.
Eleven of their 22 shots were on target, which shows how efficient Bayern’s attacking play was. In particular, Xherdan Shaqiri did a great job of marking Son Heung-min, which helped to strengthen Munich’s defensive organization.
Bayern significantly outplayed Tottenham in passing and attacking. Bayern completed 81% of their passes, compared to 61% for Tottenham, and also attempted 20 shots inside the box, maximizing the variety and efficiency of their attack.
Bayern coach Kompany maintained his team’s tactical flexibility by making several substitutions during the game, especially in the second half, when he brought on a number of younger players to control the flow of the game. This flexibility helped Bayern maintain their dominance.
Tottenham fans have been growing increasingly frustrated with the lack of transfer activity, and this game made it clear that the club is in desperate need of a frontline striker.
The likes of Dominic Solanke and Jonathan David have been linked with Tottenham, and their arrival would greatly improve the team’s offense.
Preseason results are an important indicator for preparing for the new season. Spurs identified a number of issues against Bayern and are looking to address them, most notably fitness issues and tactical limitations.
Coach Postecoglou emphasized strengthening the team’s leadership and teamwork. The Asian tour has been used to train the players to get in sync with each other and improve the overall harmony of the team, and it is hoped that these efforts will have a positive impact during the season.
Looking at the match statistics, Bayern had 52% of the ball possession, which is not far behind Tottenham, but Munich was far ahead in passing and shooting accuracy.
Bayern’s passing success rate was 81%, compared to 61% for Tottenham, which shows how effectively Bayern dominated their opponents in passing play.
Bayern had 11 of their 22 shots on goal, compared to 5 of Tottenham’s 11 shots, a significant difference. Notably, Bayern maximized the efficiency of their attack with 20 shots inside the box.
For Tottenham, only Son Heung-min and Pedro Foro had a rating of 7 or higher, while the rest of the attacking line was undervalued. On the other hand, Bayern’s Vidovic and Goretzka had high ratings and contributed to their team’s victory.
In particular, Vidovic scored the opening goal, which turned the tide of the game in Bayern’s favor.
The problems Tottenham faced in this game have become a major challenge for the team as they prepare for the new season. Signing a frontline striker, managing the fitness of the players, and gaining tactical flexibility are the main challenges.
Postecoglou is looking to address these issues, and is working to strengthen his squad.
Tottenham’s preseason match against Bayern highlighted a number of issues that need to be addressed, with the recruitment of a frontline striker and the fitness of the players being key priorities.
I’m looking forward to seeing what Tottenham can do in the coming season.
