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Conte's Spurs: Kane's goals, January transfers & 'Second-Half FC'

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast

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Spurs' Build-Up Play

Tottenham's build-up play has seemed laboured at times this season. But there have been some signs of life with Eric Dyer and Ben Davies. I wondered if you had a strong memory of Conte's Chelsea, who won the league title in 2013/14 by scoring 85 goals over two goals a game. They probably had four players who were better receiving the ball to feet - David Lewis, Aspili Kweta, Emanuele Giaccherini and Trent Alexander. It's almost like it's reliant on individuals just to gamble a bit and push forward. That's not really what you expect from a Conte team.

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