Spurs lacked potency as they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Newcastle United on Wednesday night.
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Tottenham Hotspur forward Brennan Johnson has come under fire from former Premier League midfielder Jamie O’Hara after his performance against Newcastle United.
Spurs crashed out of the Carabao Cup at St James’ Park with the holders winning 2-0 on Tyneside. Frank’s side equalled the Magpies’ 10 shots and found five shots on target but lacked potency.
Thomas Frank is reportedly not convinced by the striking options available to him with the club supposedly considering selling Dominic Solanke in January. Richarlison has also struggled for goals but, for O’Hara, it’s another Spurs man who is failing to reach his full potential.
Brennan Johnson labelled ‘most frustrating footballer’
Speaking on Sky Sports on Thursday, he said: “Brennan Johnson is the most frustrating footballer to watch. He has so many good attributes but never shows it on the football pitch.
“His goalscoring record last season was really good, he gets on the end of crosses and that is an art. Being in the right place at the right time, brilliant, but his all round game at Tottenham has not improved since we bought him from Nottingham Forest.
“We spent £50 million on him. Give me more, I need to see more from you. He’s a good player, he’s talented and can score goals but I don’t think he believes he can be a top player for Tottenham.”
Johnson joined Tottenham Hotspur from Forest for a reported £47.5 million in September 2023. The Welsh international has gone on to make 99 appearances for the club, scoring 26 goals.
Football.London rated Johnson as a 5/10 for his efforts against Newcastle United. The outlet said: “Battled through a few first-half knocks. Flashed a drive across the face of goal that just evaded Richarlison at the far post. Too streaky throughout the game, passenger at times. Must do more to keep his place. Fans cheered when he was subbed for Mohammed Kudus.”
Richarlison continues to struggle for Tottenham Hotspur goals
O’Hara also had criticism for Richarlison. The Brazil international started the campaign with a brace against Burnley on the opening weekend but has only netted one league goal since.
The pundit said: “It was men against boys, physically overrun and outbattled by a team who knows how to win at home, a team who knows how to press and fight. I thought it was a weak performance, not terrible, but to say it’s one of our best...
“We don’t look like we can hit a barn door. Richarlison up front, apart from the first couple of games and I thought we could get a decent Richarlison here, he’s reverted back to the Richarlison that I watched all last season. He can’t score. We don’t look like scoring goals. Set pieces we’ve been dangerous but in terms of open play and making things happen, it’s not [good].”
In other news, Thomas Frank issues triple Tottenham injury update ahead of Chelsea.