Meet the new Spurs, same as the old Spurs despite big summer spending
Canny Brentford show it will take more than a few new players to restore any sense of stability to Tottenham
TL;DR
- Tottenham's new season commenced with a heavy loss to Brentford, despite considerable summer spending and new signings.
- Brentford's new midfielder Mamadou Sangaré was the standout player, dictating the game and contributing to goals.
- Tottenham's marquee signing Sandro Tonali had a poor performance, struggling to influence the match.
- Despite making six new signings before the season started, Tottenham's squad still showed a lack of cohesion and stability.
- Brentford's recruitment strategy appears successful, contrasting with Tottenham's seemingly ineffective spending.