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Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has clarified the reason behind James Maddison’s early substitution during their 4-1 triumph over West Ham United in the Premier League.
On October 19 (KST), Tottenham hosted West Ham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the eighth round of the 2024-25 Premier League season. The win lifted Spurs to sixth place in the league standings with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses, accumulating 13 points.
The match didn’t start ideally for Tottenham, as Mohamed Kudus put West Ham ahead early. However, Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski were quick to respond, and in the 36th minute, Maddison provided a brilliant assist for Kulusevski, who scored to level the game at 1-1. Maddison continued to influence the game, delivering four key passes and making his presence felt on the pitch.
Despite his strong showing, Maddison was replaced by Pape Matar Sarr at halftime, a move that surprised many. Nevertheless, Tottenham dominated the second half, with Yves Bissouma scoring in the 52nd minute to give them the lead. Shortly after, Son Heung-min forced an own goal from West Ham’s goalkeeper Alphonse Areola, widening the gap to 3-1.
Son capped off his performance with another goal in the 60th minute, putting Spurs comfortably ahead at 4-1. West Ham tried to fight back by making substitutions, but their hopes were dashed when Kudus was sent off in the 86th minute, leaving them down to ten men. Tottenham held on to secure the win, bouncing back from their previous defeat to Brighton.
After the match, Postecoglou addressed Maddison’s early exit: "It was a tactical decision," the manager explained. "We needed more mobility in midfield, and I thought Sarr could provide that. He brought fantastic energy in the second half. The first half was a bit challenging, and we were disappointed to concede, but overall, our football was excellent. We showed great variety in the second half, and I’m very pleased with how we played."
As Tottenham continues to climb up the Premier League table, many fans, including those tracking 스포츠토토 순위, are eager to see how the team’s performances will unfold in the coming matches.
On October 19 (KST), Tottenham hosted West Ham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the eighth round of the 2024-25 Premier League season. The win lifted Spurs to sixth place in the league standings with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses, accumulating 13 points.
The match didn’t start ideally for Tottenham, as Mohamed Kudus put West Ham ahead early. However, Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski were quick to respond, and in the 36th minute, Maddison provided a brilliant assist for Kulusevski, who scored to level the game at 1-1. Maddison continued to influence the game, delivering four key passes and making his presence felt on the pitch.
Despite his strong showing, Maddison was replaced by Pape Matar Sarr at halftime, a move that surprised many. Nevertheless, Tottenham dominated the second half, with Yves Bissouma scoring in the 52nd minute to give them the lead. Shortly after, Son Heung-min forced an own goal from West Ham’s goalkeeper Alphonse Areola, widening the gap to 3-1.
Son capped off his performance with another goal in the 60th minute, putting Spurs comfortably ahead at 4-1. West Ham tried to fight back by making substitutions, but their hopes were dashed when Kudus was sent off in the 86th minute, leaving them down to ten men. Tottenham held on to secure the win, bouncing back from their previous defeat to Brighton.
After the match, Postecoglou addressed Maddison’s early exit: "It was a tactical decision," the manager explained. "We needed more mobility in midfield, and I thought Sarr could provide that. He brought fantastic energy in the second half. The first half was a bit challenging, and we were disappointed to concede, but overall, our football was excellent. We showed great variety in the second half, and I’m very pleased with how we played."
As Tottenham continues to climb up the Premier League table, many fans, including those tracking 스포츠토토 순위, are eager to see how the team’s performances will unfold in the coming matches.
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