Three things we learned from Spurs win as new problem area appears

Tottenham ended final season on a seven-match winless run within the Premier League however they’d no points initially of the brand new marketing campaign.

It had been billed as a day that might develop into irritating. Spurs, with out Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison offering the creativity within the midfield, up in opposition to a Burnley aspect with an unbelievable defensive file final season.

Listed below are three issues we discovered in Spurs’ win over Burnley…

It took Richarlison till January 26 to attain two Premier League targets final season. He wanted simply an hour right here.

The Brazilian’s presence within the beginning lineup was encouraging sufficient, coming not even 72 hours after he led the road within the Tremendous Cup. Calf and hamstring accidents restricted him to solely 4 Premier League begins final season.

He was spectacular in Udine in opposition to Paris Saint-Germain with out fairly having the top product, however he delivered on that entrance right now.

Inside ten minutes, a wise first-time end from Kudus’ cross beat Martin Dubravka. That, although, was overshadowed by a surprising scissor kick on the hour mark to double his and Spurs’ tally.

The work-rate from Richarlison was very good as at all times. A one-man press early within the second half pressured Burnley again to Dubravka and drew large cheers from the Spurs followers.

He held the ball up effectively on the midway line for a transfer that led to Johnson’s aim and Archie Grey, Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero all rushed over to have fun with him.

With Dominic Solanke nonetheless not at full health after an ankle damage this summer time, Richarlison hitting high type has come at an ideal time for Frank.

There are already loads of indicators that Spurs’ proper flank goes to be harmful this season.

Mohammed Kudus offered each the assists for Richarlison’s targets, wriggling into area every time and selecting out the Brazilian completely.

Pedro Porro mixed properly with Kudus and Spurs’ greatest first-half moments got here when the 2 labored it down the proper wing and put crosses in.

The left wing, in contrast, nonetheless appears like a piece in progress. Frank applauded a few runs in behind from Johnson early on however he was not discovered. Djed Spence drove ahead effectively from left-back however like Johnson, his intuition is to chop inside.

Johnson improved considerably after the break and took his aim confidently, poking the ball previous the onrushing Dubravka. He additionally bought in behind effectively to select Richarlison.

His scientific contact in entrance of aim may give him the sting over Mathys Tel and Wilson Odobert – who each got here off the bench – for future matches however it’s no shock that Spurs are available in the market for one more winger.

Manchester Metropolis’s Savinho is a goal and his arrival would offer extra stability to the aspect, guaranteeing Spurs carry a menace down each flanks.

This was a greater displaying in open play from Spurs than had been the case in pre-season and within the Tremendous Cup, when set-pieces have been the almost certainly path to targets.

Regardless of that, Spurs continued to ask questions from dead-ball conditions and unveiled a brand new string to that specific bow.

Kevin Danso’s lengthy throws have been used to trigger PSG issues in midweek, Frank having held auditions for that position a month in the past with the Champions League holders in thoughts.

The main target might need been PSG, however it’s one thing that Spurs will evidently use all through the marketing campaign. With Danso not beginning, Lucas Bergvall took on that position, his supply not fairly as harmful however nonetheless threatening.

With Spurs twice going shut from corners as effectively, Micky van de Ven heading over on each events, the indicators level to Frank and coach Andreas Georgson having the aspect as one of many best possible set-piece groups within the league this season.