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Embarrassing Tottenham set piece video emerges after AZ Alkmaar defeat

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Ange Postecoglou is on record as being comfortable with his set piece coaching, but for a manager on the brink, perhaps this is an area he may wish to review, preferably before we meet AZ in the next leg in the Europa League.

I’ve been watching Spurs for over forty years, and I’ve never seen anything quite as embarrassing as this. Every touch was a blunder, and the final ball summed up the complete dysfunction in the ‘idea’.

Tottenham remain keen on Benjamin Sesko

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Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.

The 21-year-old Slovenian striker is one of the finest young talents in world football right now and he has been linked with multiple clubs. Christian Falk has now confirmed to CaughtOffside that Tottenham are among clubs who are interested in securing his signature.

“There are rumours in Germany that there’s a release clause included within this, but I can’t confirm this for certain. I’m aware he’s got a gentleman’s agreement with the club whereby he could leave if Leipzig receive an offer worth upwards of €70m.

“The Premier League is very interesting for Sesko. What I heard is that Arsenal are leading the race. Though, of course, the likes of Chelsea, Tottenham and Liverpool – not Manchester City, as they have Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush! – are also interested.”

Sesko has 17 goals and five assists in all competitions and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition for Tottenham. He could share the goalscoring burden with Dominic Solanke and add more cutting edge in the final third. The 21-year-old will add physicality, pace and flair to the side as well.

Spurs need more quality and depth in the attacking unit if they want to fight for major trophies and compete in the Champions League regularly. Signing a prodigious young talent like Sesko would be a solid long-term investment. He could develop into a future star.

Tottenham must get rid of players like Timo Werner and Richarlison in the summer, and it will be interesting to see who they replace the duo with. They need a clinical finisher and a dynamic attacker capable of slotting anywhere across the front three.

Meanwhile, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are keen on the 21-year-old Bundesliga striker as well. The Gunners are reportedly leading the race for his signature. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham can beat them to his signing.

Fabrizio Romano delivers update on Richarlison amid Everton interest

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Tottenham Hotspur attacker Richarlison has been linked with the move away from the club at the end of the season.

He has not been able to make the desired impact and joining the club from Everton, and it seems that he could be on his way out of the club in the summer.

Meanwhile, a report from Give Me Sport claims that Everton are keen on bringing him back to the club and they are lining up a summer move for the Brazilian. It remains to be seen whether they can secure an agreement with Tottenham for the player.

Richarlison clearly needs a fresh start and a return to his former club could be ideal for him. He played his best football with Everton before his move to Tottenham and a return to his comfort zone could bring out the best in him once again.

Sputs must cash in on Richarlison

Tottenham paid around £60 million to sign the Brazilian from Everton, and they will be fully aware of the fact that they will not be able to recoup that kind of money for him. They will need to cut their losses on the player and Everton will be hoping to sign the player on a bargain.

It would be ideal for all parties to go their separate ways and it remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.

Meanwhile, Fabrizio Romano has stated that Tottenham are not worrying about his future right now and they are focused on finishing the season strongly. They will look to make a decision when the time is right.

Watch: Fan footage shows what happened between Guglielmo Vicario and Tottenham fans after defeat to AZ

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Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League journey hit a stumbling block as they fell to a 1-0 defeat against AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of their Round of 16 tie.

Despite dominating possession for large stretches, Spurs struggled to find a way through the Dutch side’s compact defensive setup. The decisive moment came in the first half when Lucas Bergvall inadvertently turned the ball into his own net while attempting to clear a dangerous cross.

As the final whistle blew, frustration was evident among the travelling Tottenham supporters, who voiced their disappointment with boos and whistles.

While most players acknowledged the reaction without issue, goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario was visibly emotional, showing his frustration towards the fans.

Thoughts on this?

Vicario is obviously an emotional guy and hates losing. That’s a good thing. His disappointment and anger took over in the moment…

He was obviously wrong to react like this, but it happens… let’s not cancel the guy 🤍

🎥: @mari_mavi5pic.twitter.com/SjJEEmLBDv

— Football Confidential 🌐 (@footballconfid1) March 7, 2025

The Italian shot-stopper, known for his fierce competitive nature, was clearly disappointed by both the team’s underwhelming performance and the reaction from the stands.

Since arriving at Tottenham in the summer of 2023, Vicario has established himself as a key figure in Ange Postecoglou’s squad. The 28-year-old made an immediate impact after signing from Empoli, securing a clean sheet in just his second Premier League appearance against Manchester United.

His consistently strong performances earned him multiple Save of the Month nominations, and in February 2024, he was recognized as Goalkeeper of the Year at the London Football Awards.

Vicario’s resilience has been a defining trait throughout his time at Spurs. Earlier this season, he suffered a broken ankle during a match against Manchester City but remarkably played the full 60 minutes. After spending three months recovering, he made a triumphant return with a clean sheet against Manchester United last month.

Beyond his visible frustration after the AZ Alkmaar loss, Vicario showcased leadership by immediately consoling Bergvall after his own goal, ensuring the young midfielder didn’t dwell on the mistake.

Vicario’s passion embodies the mentality Spurs need to overturn the deficit in 2nd leg and keep their European dreams alive in what has been a challenging season.

Tottenham make enquiry for Pavel Sulc

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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on the Viktoria Plzen midfielder Pavel Sulc.

The 24-year-old attacking midfielder has done quite well for Viktoria Plzen and he has the quality to do well in English football as well.

It is no secret that Tottenham need more depth in the midfield and 24-year-old will add goals and creativity to the side. He has 12 goals and 11 assists to his name this season and the opportunity to play in the Premier League will be quite exciting for him.

Spurs are one of the biggest clubs in England and the opportunity to join them will be quite attractive for the player. It would be a huge step up in his career and he will look to prove himself at the highest level.

Tottenham currently have James Maddison playing in a similar role but the England international can be quite inconsistent. He has attracted a lot of criticism for his inconsistencies this season and more competition for places will help Tottenham improve as a squad.

It remains to be seen whether Tottenham submit an official offer to sign the player. According to Efotbal, they have already enquired about the player.

Meanwhile, they will face competition from Aston Villa who have enquired about the player as well. Both clubs have an exciting project and the 24-year-old will be tempted to join them.

It will be interesting to see where he ends up eventually.

Premier League move could be tempting for Pavel Sulc

The midfielder is entering his peak years and he will want to compete at the highest level. The opportunity to move to the Premier League could be hard to turn down.

Tottenham have had a disappointing season this year and they need to improve their squad during the summer transfer window. They need to bring in quality players who will help them improve and the Czech midfielder could prove to be the ideal acquisition for them.

Tottenham have asked to be kept informed regarding Moise Kean

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Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on the Fiorentina striker Moise Kean ahead of the summer transfer window.

The Italian international has 19 goals this season and he has attracted the attention of multiple clubs with his performances. According to a report from Give Me Sport, Tottenham have asked to be kept in a loop regarding the player’s future. It will be interesting to see if they follow up on their interest with an official offer to sign him.

Kean has shown his quality in Italian football and he has the attributes to succeed in the Premier League as well. He has played in England with Everton in the past but he never quite managed to showcase his true potential. He might be keen on taking up another challenge at this stage of his career and a move to England could be attractive for him.

Tottenham need more depth in the attacking unit and signing another prolific goalscorer would be a wise decision.

Kean has the physicality and technical attributes to do well in English football and he knows the league well from his time at Everton. He will look to settle in quickly and make an instant impact.

The striker is still relatively young and he will only improve with coaching and experience. Even if he costs a substantial amount of money now, he could justify the investment in the long term.

Spurs could use Moise Kean

Tottenham need to improve their squad if they want to compete in the Champions league regularly and fight for trophies. The Italian would be an exceptional acquisition and he could take them to a whole new level.

Tottenham very keen on Benjamin Sesko

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RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko is a player in demand heading into the summer transfer window.

Multiple top clubs are keen on signing the Slovenian international and Tottenham Hotspur have now joined the race for him.

According to a report from Caught offside, Tottenham have significant interest in the 21-year-old striker and they could look to make a move for him in the summer. The player has an €80 million release clause in his contract and it will be interesting to see if Tottenham are willing to break their transfer record in order to get the deal done.

Tottenham recently paid £65 million for Dominic Solanke and it remains to be seen whether they are ready to spend big money on another striker. They need to improve the other areas of their squad as well.

Sesko would be a quality addition

Sesko has proven himself to be a reliable performer in the Bundesliga and he has 17 goals in all competitions. He is likely to improve further with coaching and experience and he has all the attributes to succeed in the Premier League well.

He could prove to be an exceptional acquisition for Tottenham if they can get the deal done. They need more support in the attack and signing another clinical forward could transform them in the attack. They will be hoping to fight for major trophies and someone like Sesko will certainly help them bridge the gap with the top clubs.

Lucas Bergvall’s brilliant gesture at full time after playing a key role in Tottenham’s defeat to AZ

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Tottenham Hotspur’s difficulties this season extended into the Europa League, as they fell to a frustrating 1-0 defeat against AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of their Round of 16 clash.

The match’s decisive moment came in the 1st half when an unfortunate own goal from Lucas Bergvall gifted the Dutch side the advantage heading into the return leg in North London.

Bergvall’s mishap occurred when Koopmeiners delivered a dangerous corner into the box.

As Parrott attempted to clear the ball, it ricocheted off Bergvall and into Tottenham’s net, leaving goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario helpless.

Despite the setback, the young midfielder showed resilience and composure, making key defensive contributions throughout the remainder of the match.

Spurs struggled to create meaningful opportunities, finishing with an expected goals (xG) tally of just 0.44 compared to AZ’s 1.57.

Vicario was called into action multiple times to keep the deficit at just one goal, but Ange Postecoglou’s men failed to find the attacking spark needed to break through AZ’s defensive setup.

Following the final whistle, Bergvall was seen raising his hands in apology to the travelling Spurs supporters.

BBC Sport reported that the Swedish youngster acknowledged his costly mistake while joining his teammates in applauding the away fans.

Although his own goal proved to be the difference on the night, Bergvall demonstrated his determination by recovering well in the second half.

His response suggests he is eager to move forward and contribute positively in the return leg.

With the tie still open, Tottenham must produce a significantly improved display at home to turn the result around.

The second leg at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium presents an opportunity for redemption, but before that, Postecoglou’s side must first navigate an important Premier League fixture against Bournemouth.

Pundits support Tottenham gaffer’s last chance saloon tilt

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This has been a second season of hardship at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Ange’s initial season having started brightly enough, but this time around, the big man has been absolutely plagued by injuries. In truth, Ange did have some similar issues at Celtic, but it remains to be seen, if here were to secure a third term in North London, if the same misfortune were to continue. Should that be the case, then it’s almost certain, more serious questions would be asked.

We’ve fallen in love with several of the great casino games at Unibet HU, but Spurs fans are certainly split on whether Ange Postecoglou is truly up to the task. To many, despite his points per game or win percentage ratio, the Australian has become a figurehead for sticking with a manager. The risk of this frankly ‘hell or high water’ approach is somewhat mitigated by the fact that it would be mathematically impossible for Tottenham to engineer relegation even if they tried.

Another factor at play here is the much lauded business model of ENIC, and how the spreadsheets will tally with the absence of European football. Of course, this side could win the competition, and certainly the bookmakers favour us, but it’s quite a gamble, needing to win a tournament, in order to secure being in it again, the next time around.

Tottenham will bring in a marquee signing to improve their midfield

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Tottenham Hotspur will look to improve their squad during the summer transfer window and they have identified the central midfield as a key area in need of strengthening.

According to football insider, they are looking to bring in a marquee signing to improve their midfield options. It remains to be seen whether they can get the right additions in.

Tottenham need more depth in the middle of the park, and they should look to bring in someone who can control the tempo of the game and initiate attacking moves from the deep. Meanwhile, Yves Bissouma has been linked with a move away from the club and Tottenham could look to sell him in the summer. They should look to invest in a quality defensive midfielder as well.

They have been linked with midfielders like Frenkie de Jong in recent months.

Tottenham will be hoping to fight for trophies and compete in the Champions League regularly. They need to plug the gaps in their squad in order for that to happen. They have the resources to bring in quality players, and it will be interesting to see who they end up with.

It has been a disappointing season for Tottenham so far and they are likely to miss out on Champions League qualification. However, they could still secure European qualification for the next season if they can finish the season strongly. It will be interesting to see if they can put together winning run and finish the campaign on a high.

They have done well to improve their squad over the last few windows and Ange Postecoglou has been backed significantly. The Australian manager will now be expected to deliver the results on the pitch and a strong finish to the season could reinforce the club hierarchy’s belief in him.