Tottenham’s three-game winning run came to an abrupt end at Elland Road, as Spurs produced a deeply disappointing second-half performance to lose 1-0 to Leeds. Was this a reality check for Roberto De Zerbi’s side, and just how much work is still to be done?
Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic’s Jay Harris and Dan Kilpatrick to pick through the defeat. We discuss De Zerbi’s criticism of his players, who he accused of lacking “character, personality and courage”, and why Spurs were unable to match Leeds’ intensity after the break.
There was also plenty of controversy. Should Jayden Bogle have been sent off for his challenge on Mathys Tel? What did VAR get wrong, and how worried should Spurs be about Tel’s injury? And we discuss some revealing new comments from Spurs chief executive Vinai Venkatesham. He says the club wasn't organised in a “very modern and professional way” when he arrived. What does that tell us about the Levy era, how much has changed behind the scenes, and is the club finally moving in the right direction?
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