Postecoglou will try to bolster his squad with a real striker.
After failing to win any of their previous five matches, Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur earned a much-needed 4-1 victory over Newcastle United last weekend, guaranteeing that the early season feel-good factor has returned.
Losing record goal scorer Harry Kane to Bayern Munich in the summer hasn’t had the catastrophic impact that many predicted, which is a tribute to the Australian’s man management and tactical approach, particularly in getting the most out of Heung-min Son.
With James Maddison and Manor Solomon out, and Spurs lacking in offensive alternatives, the club is eager to sign a true striker, with the South Korean and, at times, Richarlison filling the position.
Lois Openda is the most recent Tottenham move.
Despite the fact that the attacker only joined RB Leipzig in the summer, Lois Openda‘s performances have aroused the curiosity of a number of prominent clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, according to the Mirror.
The Belgian is said to be worth over £75 million, and the Lilywhites want to make the centre-forward position much more competitive.
Manchester United are also reportedly interested in signing the Leipzig striker, who scored a brace in the Champions League last month at the Etihad.
Lois Openda’s playing style
Openda is recognised for his speed and acceleration, which has been characterised as “terrifying” by Seb Stafford-Bloor, a European football journalist. In his first season, the 23-year-old has exploded on the Bundesliga and European stage, scoring ten goals in 14 Bundesliga outings and four in five UEFA Champions League appearances.
According to the Belgium internationals FBref scouting report, Openda excels in front of goal but not necessarily in build-up or possession. The table below demonstrates this point.
As you can see, the ex-Vitesse attacker is a real finisher, with excellent box movement similar to Kane, whom Openda admires and has definitely based portions of his game after.
Indeed, the forward said of the former Spurs player, “Harry Kane is one of the best in the world.” He outperforms me. But that is exactly what motivates me; I aspire to be on his level one day.”
All of the forward’s goals this season have come from within the penalty box, which might help Tottenham’s current captain. Indeed, it would offer Son the flexibility to create and find the attacker in a manner similar to Spurs’ opening two goals last weekend.
The captain of the Lilywhites would play off the left rather than in the centre role he has played so far this season, but Postecoglou’s style is variable, with positions valued above persons in the job.
His quickness and threat on the counterattack, along with Son and Maddison feeding him, would be one of the most lethal pairings in the Premier League, especially given his ability to score with both feet. The number 17 will provide intensity and a stifling press to Spurs’ attack, as well as a consistent out ball, as evidenced by his 8.56 passes received per game this season – a figure that places him in the top 6% of European players. He obviously knows where to be, which is great news for Spurs’ creative players.
To recap, Openda might be a game-changing deal for Spurs.
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