The View From The Lane: The Athletic FC's Spurs show Is Kolo Muani the answer to Tottenham's problems in attack?
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Nov 27, 2025 Danny Kelly is joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke, a senior football writer at The Athletic, and James Maw, a football journalist focused on Tottenham analysis. They dissect the chaotic match against PSG, highlighting Spurs' attacking improvements amidst defensive concerns. Kolo Muani's promising partnership with Richarlison takes center stage, showcasing their link-up play and Muani's composure. They also discuss tactical formations, the importance of home games, and the psychological impacts of second-half collapses, while previewing the crucial fixture against Fulham.
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Clear Plan Emerged Against PSG
- Spurs showed a clear attacking plan against PSG with two forwards and energetic midfield runners creating genuine chances.
- That approach revealed Tottenham do have workable attacking ideas under Thomas Frank when selection and legs match the plan.
Selection Favoured Legs Over Flair
- The team selection prioritised pressing and legs over conventional craft, which worked in patches but left defensive vulnerabilities.
- Frank appears to pick players to fulfil a tactical brief rather than a fixed XI identity.
Danger Zone: Edge Of The Box
- Spurs repeatedly conceded from shots around the edge of the box, a pattern seen across recent games and costing them heavily.
- That specific space ahead of the defence has become a recurring defensive blindspot for the team.