Juan Foyth had a testing afternoon for Tottenham Hotspur today.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Jamie Redknapp has criticised Tottenham Hotspur defender Juan Foyth.
Spurs lost 2-1 at Burnley this afternoon in a defeat which might spell the end of their Premier League title challenge.
The first goal was shrouded in controversy as the Clarets opened the scoring from a corner, though replays prove that it should have been a Tottenham goal kick.
Nevertheless, Foyth, who endured an erratic first half at Turf Moor, lost his man Chris Wood who headed past Hugo Lloris.
The 21-year-old defender, an £8 million signing in 2017 [Daily Mail], was given the run-around for most of the afternoon.
And Redknapp admitted to Sky Sports that he wasn’t blown away by the Argentine’s display.
“Foyth is just too slow on the ball, not reacting, and when you’re playing a side like Burnley who don’t give you a second’s peace you’ve got to be quicker on the ball.
“That’s been a problem for them [Tottenham]. He’s a talented player but at times he has problems defensively when he’s almost trying to play too much.”
Foyth continues to blow hot and cold this season.
He was brilliant in Tottenham’s 3-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League last week, but this afternoon’s display was a backwards step.
Mauricio Pochettino is a big fan of the enigmatic figure, and if he can iron out the obvious creases, Pochettino still has a wonderful prospect on their hands.
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