This is a big season for Barkley, a player whose confidence dipped badly last term as Roberto Martinez’s reign unravelled. But they rallied after the break and equalised through Erik Lamela’s header.
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On the saves from Vincent Janssen and Erik Lamela, he added: “The first one came from a scrimmage in front of me and it fell to Janssen five or six yards out”.
“I am very happy with the way that we handled the game, how we managed it and how we finished it”, he said. It was only during the 2014-15 season that Lamela started showing certain signs that seemed to point out to the fact that he does have potential, and also that he is working towards showing everybody that he has potential. Tottenham looked awful in the opening half before completely dominating the second stanza. “Next time we’ll fight and get the win”.
Mauricio Pochettino has admitted a half-time dressing down of his Tottenham players had the desired effect as they salvaged a 1-1 draw at Everton on Saturday. USMNT star Tim Howard may not be anchoring the Toffees in goal any longer, but fans should still keep a close eye on what’s happening at Goodison Park going forward.
“The tempo was not quick enough, passing the ball”. Youngsters Ross Barkley and John Stones fell away during the end of last season and Koeman is sure to push them on this year to realise their full potential.
Spurs’ manager Mauricio Pochettino sees the opening game as a chance to hit the ground and show that they can build on their exploits from past year.
The Senegal midfield, newly signed from Aston Villa, was a tigerish presence, nicking the ball off Spurs toes and knitting play. A tilt at the title for Spurs came crashing down as they were pipped to second by Arsenal, but Pochettino will want to prove that securing Champions League football was no fluke.
“There are a lot of clubs who have bought a lot of players and felt like they needed to strengthen their squad”. But in the second half there was a lot more energy and we always had different options and ways to play.
“We have three new signings – Maarten Stekelenburg, Idrissa Gana Gueye and Ashley Williams – and we hope to do business for three or four more players. We have been through it together and learned from that experience together”.
“Hopefully, we can do that”.
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