Tottenham Hotspur crashed to a 4-1 defeat against rivals Arsenal in the Premier League yesterday.
They will be thoroughly disappointed with the performance against their bitter rivals, and Thomas Frank will need to bring in improvements in certain areas of the pitch.
Rodrigo Bentancur was underwhelming
Midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was quite disappointing in particular, and Spurs should look to bring in a quality alternative in that area. The South American player was ineffective throughout the game, struggling to provide defensive cover and control in the middle of the park.
Tottenham needed more physicality and defensive steel in the midfield, but Bentancur struggled throughout the game. The Uruguayan International failed to win a single successful tackle or duel in the game.
He has been quite inconsistent since joining the north London club, and it is high time Tottenham looked for an upgrade. They will be hoping to fight for major trophies in the coming seasons, and they need quality players at their disposal.
Spurs need a reliable partner for Palhinha
Joao Palhinha has done quite well since joining the club, and signing a quality partner for him should be a top priority for Tottenham now. Bentancur could still be a very useful player for Tottenham, but they cannot rely on him to start every week and perform at a high level. Apart from his inconsistencies, his availability has also been a concern.
It would be ideal for Tottenham to look for a quality midfielder in January. It will be interesting to see if they can improve in that area of the pitch. It could help them bounce back strongly during the second half of the campaign.
The defeat leaves Tottenham ninth in the league table with just 18 points from 12 matches.