Tottenham Hotspur Struggle to Press Together, Says Glenn Hoddle

Tottenham Hotspur legend Glenn Hoddle has criticized the team's pressing strategy, saying they struggled to press together in their 3-0 defeat to Brentford. Mikey Moore, a 19-year-old winger, was singled out for criticism.

Hoddle, speaking to Premier League Productions, said: "I think they struggled a little bit having Archie Gray and Mikey Moore down that right side, they weren’t pressing together, I think that’s what he’s alluding to, but he’s dug him out a little bit there."

What Happened?

Tottenham Hotspur's 3-0 defeat to Brentford was a chastening night for the team. Mikey Moore, a 19-year-old winger, started against the Bees but was one of many who were stung by a rival who dominated from start to finish.

Why It Matters for Tottenham Hotspur

The team's pressing strategy has been a topic of discussion in recent weeks. Hoddle's comments suggest that the team still has work to do in this area. The Italian manager, Roberto Di Zerbi, also criticized the team's performance, saying they were not ready to fight in the duels.

What Comes Next?

Tottenham Hotspur will look to bounce back from their defeat against Brentford. The team has a run of games coming up, and they will need to improve their pressing strategy if they are to succeed.

Currently, Tottenham Hotspur are 17th in the Premier League table, with 41 points from 38 games. They have scored 48 goals and conceded 57. They are 44 points behind leaders Arsenal. In their last result, Tottenham Hotspur beat Everton 1-0 on May 24, 2026. Their recent form is 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 5 games.

The team is currently without several key players, including Dejan Kulusevski, Micky van de Ven, Pape Matar Sarr, Pedro Porro, Wilson Odobert, and Xavi Simons.

League Standing

Tottenham Hotspur are currently 17th in the Premier League table, with 41 points from 38 games. They have scored 48 goals and conceded 57. They are 44 points behind leaders Arsenal.

Recent Form

Tottenham Hotspur's recent form is 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 5 games. They are on a 2-game winning run.

Injuries

The team is currently without several key players, including Dejan Kulusevski, Micky van de Ven, Pape Matar Sarr, Pedro Porro, Wilson Odobert, and Xavi Simons.

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