Tottenham Tactics

The tactics of Toby Alderweireld

Tottenham have used the versatile and dynamic Toby Alderweireld to achieve a number of tactical aims for the team this season.

Overloading and exploiting the inside left channel has been key to many Tottenham goals and wins in the Premier League this season.

Mauricio Pochettino’s use of his striker to have a pull effect on man marking centre backs to move them out of position was key to our season.

Mauricio Pochettino tactically used Spurs full backs to great effect this season to be highly proficient attacking players.

The long ball possession game has been used as a nice one-two punch by Spurs this season to catch the opposition off-guard.

Eric Dier has been a revelation this season for Spurs, but he offers far more to the defensive midfielder role than just tough tackling.

Out-to-in runs have been a defining part of Spurs tactics under Mauricio Pochettino this season and one of his most lethal weapons.

Our final Premier League match of the season sees us head to Tyneside for Newcastle vs Spurs so we look at how to beat the Magpies.

Our last home Premier League match of the season is Spurs vs Southampton so we look at the strengths and weaknesses of the Saints.

With a trip to Satmford Bridge for Chelsea vs Spurs in the offing, we break down how to beat the Blues in our Premier League clash.