Report highlights worrying statistic about Spurs’ defending from set-pieces
The Athletic have highlighted a number of worrying statistics that Tottenham have yielded when defending set-pieces this season. Spurs have had issues combating dead-ball situations, particularly of late, which was seen in last Saturday’s damaging 3-2 defeat at Manchester United. On a hat-trick, Cristiano Ronaldo was afforded too much room in the Spurs penalty area […]
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The Athletic have highlighted a number of worrying statistics that Tottenham have yielded when defending set-pieces this season.
Spurs have had issues combating dead-ball situations, particularly of late, which was seen in last Saturday’s damaging 3-2 defeat at Manchester United.
On a hat-trick, Cristiano Ronaldo was afforded too much room in the Spurs penalty area as he headed in his third unopposed which was ultimately the Red Devils’ winner.
Defending set-pieces has been a growing concern for Tottenham since the turn of the year especially, and The Athletic have detailed some worrying numbers that back up that claim.
Spurs had conceded at least one goal from a set-piece in four of their last five Premier League defeats, with their overall tally of nine the joint-eighth most in the top-flight.
The amount yielded accounts for 25.7 per cent of the goals Conte’s side have conceded this term, which is the fifth-highest in the Premier League – a percentage beaten only by the loose defences of Crystal Palace, Leicester, Southampton and Everton.
Thankfully they were up against a Brighton side last night devoid of confidence after suffering their sixth successive defeat.
Spurs Web Opinion
Spurs’ defending from corners and free-kicks has been a big problem of late and something that needs to be addressed pretty quickly.
It looks like teams have figured out this weak point with the defenders often failing to pick up their men adequately.
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