If Son had the opportunities that stevie did, it would of been 1-3
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We have a number of players that can play in the front 3 but only 2 justify being definite starters. The other position is open for grabs and a case can be made for several of them. However the cycle of PL match at weekend and Europa group match during the week is over. We now have many more Premier League matches and need to look at things differently. Ndombele and Reguilon did not play Wednesday. Mourinho either plays Son and Kane in many more matches risking injuries and tiredness giving them an off game or we will suddenly see a team sheet with one of them rested. Either way it does not make sense for Bergwijn or any of the others to play as often. We cannot have all 3 front players tired at the same time. I therefore believe that the 3rd front spot should be rotated more with several players getting a chance allowing them to be fresh to take the strain off Son and Kane.
Well based on performance he didn't deserve to play today so it was justified
Needs to take his chance next time he plays.
I think he deserved a place on the pitch over Harry Winks.
So does Chirpy.
Not sure he deserved to be dropped tbh. He hit the post against Liverpool but other than that, was solid. Would Mourinho drop Son or Kane if they did the same; this probably has not done wonders for his confidence but I hope it gives him a kick up the arse. I think the game against Leicester shows how imbalanced we are without Berg on the flank. I hope he plays against Stoke
Backing up exactly what I've been saying:
theathletic.com
Unusually for a forward player of his abilities, Bergwijn’s value lies more in what he does without the ball.
Against West Ham, he made that flaring run for the first goal, which left Son Heung-min isolated against Fabian Balbuena on the other side of the pitch. Then, against Manchester City, it was his drift infield that cleared the path for Giovani Lo Celso to run through and double the lead. Most recently, in the North London derby, his fade across the Woolwich box split the covering centre-halves, allowing Kane and Son to criss-cross in on goal.
Last Wednesday night, his evening ended unpleasantly. Typically, actually, in the way that it often does when footballers are anything less than perfect on the pitch. Having dared to spurn a couple of chances in the 2-1 loss to Liverpool at Anfield, his social media accounts were invaded by an army of keyboard punchers.
The result was another athlete having to seal themselves away from the public and a distraction from what had actually been a wholly productive performance and another little trademark. Yes, it was Lo Celso’s pass that had put Son through and clear to score that unlikely equaliser, but it was the quick shift of position from Bergwijn that had drawn the attentions of Curtis Jones and Rhys Williams and created a fatal schism in the home defence.
It’s one of those things that once you start looking for, you can’t help but notice time and again — even in moves which aren’t ultimately successful and, as a result, are quickly forgotten.
Maybe it’s a product of Mourinho’s coaching, or perhaps it’s just one of those hidden attributes that Bergwijn has. Whatever the case, it describes his potential importance to this Tottenham side.
It’s not value confined just to the counter-attack, where the ability to drag, pull, distract and displace defenders carries such obvious threat. But in the more stable passages of the game, too, when Spurs are constructing their intricate phases.
In that situation, Bergwijn is a tool that can be used to broaden the margin for error — his movement can be the butterfly effect occurring in a defence’s periphery, fluttering in a way that might draw a centre-half out, a full-back in-field, or persuade a midfielder to enter no-man’s land.
In other words: to be a little agent of chaos.
It’s worth recognising also that many of these changes of position occur suddenly and without much warning.
Had the story been about something other than social media hostility last week, it might have been noted how quickly the Dutchman made it to top speed prior to sending that shot against the post. He reaches flat-out very quickly and, because of his compact gait and low centre of gravity, just with a quick blur of motion rather than any major tell.
That kind of thing panics defenders; it provides another threat to the order and discipline that Tottenham are coming to fear. Even in theory, that doesn’t take away the need for Spurs to be precise. Nor does it alleviate some of the concerns about Mourinho’s attacking approach and its modern suitability.
But it does make it easier; having Bergwijn in the side provides a comfort that — at this stage of its evolution — this team probably shouldn’t be without.
Kane can’t provide the same thing. Not in a subtle, unexpected way, because he’s a primary focus for any defence already. Son can’t either, for all the same reasons.
Lucas Moura needs possession to be of influence, so too does 2020’s version of Gareth Bale. Further back, Lo Celso and Tanguy Ndombele are gifted technicians and dynamic carriers, but — again — the ball is their primary weapon and any time they touch it they attract the full attention of everyone in the stadium.
But Bergwijn is different. He exists in an unusual way on a pitch — in the margins, in the game’s half-light, doing what isn’t quite as easy to prepare for.
Bergwijn can be agent of chaos for Mourinho's precise Spurs
Steven Bergwijn exists in the game's margins, and what he does for Jose Mourinho's Tottenham is not easy to prepare your defence for
theathletic.com
Unusually for a forward player of his abilities, Bergwijn’s value lies more in what he does without the ball.
Against West Ham, he made that flaring run for the first goal, which left Son Heung-min isolated against Fabian Balbuena on the other side of the pitch. Then, against Manchester City, it was his drift infield that cleared the path for Giovani Lo Celso to run through and double the lead. Most recently, in the North London derby, his fade across the Woolwich box split the covering centre-halves, allowing Kane and Son to criss-cross in on goal.
Last Wednesday night, his evening ended unpleasantly. Typically, actually, in the way that it often does when footballers are anything less than perfect on the pitch. Having dared to spurn a couple of chances in the 2-1 loss to Liverpool at Anfield, his social media accounts were invaded by an army of keyboard punchers.
The result was another athlete having to seal themselves away from the public and a distraction from what had actually been a wholly productive performance and another little trademark. Yes, it was Lo Celso’s pass that had put Son through and clear to score that unlikely equaliser, but it was the quick shift of position from Bergwijn that had drawn the attentions of Curtis Jones and Rhys Williams and created a fatal schism in the home defence.
It’s one of those things that once you start looking for, you can’t help but notice time and again — even in moves which aren’t ultimately successful and, as a result, are quickly forgotten.
Maybe it’s a product of Mourinho’s coaching, or perhaps it’s just one of those hidden attributes that Bergwijn has. Whatever the case, it describes his potential importance to this Tottenham side.
It’s not value confined just to the counter-attack, where the ability to drag, pull, distract and displace defenders carries such obvious threat. But in the more stable passages of the game, too, when Spurs are constructing their intricate phases.
In that situation, Bergwijn is a tool that can be used to broaden the margin for error — his movement can be the butterfly effect occurring in a defence’s periphery, fluttering in a way that might draw a centre-half out, a full-back in-field, or persuade a midfielder to enter no-man’s land.
In other words: to be a little agent of chaos.
It’s worth recognising also that many of these changes of position occur suddenly and without much warning.
Had the story been about something other than social media hostility last week, it might have been noted how quickly the Dutchman made it to top speed prior to sending that shot against the post. He reaches flat-out very quickly and, because of his compact gait and low centre of gravity, just with a quick blur of motion rather than any major tell.
That kind of thing panics defenders; it provides another threat to the order and discipline that Tottenham are coming to fear. Even in theory, that doesn’t take away the need for Spurs to be precise. Nor does it alleviate some of the concerns about Mourinho’s attacking approach and its modern suitability.
But it does make it easier; having Bergwijn in the side provides a comfort that — at this stage of its evolution — this team probably shouldn’t be without.
Kane can’t provide the same thing. Not in a subtle, unexpected way, because he’s a primary focus for any defence already. Son can’t either, for all the same reasons.
Lucas Moura needs possession to be of influence, so too does 2020’s version of Gareth Bale. Further back, Lo Celso and Tanguy Ndombele are gifted technicians and dynamic carriers, but — again — the ball is their primary weapon and any time they touch it they attract the full attention of everyone in the stadium.
But Bergwijn is different. He exists in an unusual way on a pitch — in the margins, in the game’s half-light, doing what isn’t quite as easy to prepare for.
He should train for an extra hour every day on finishing.
Work with Kane and son on it.
Improve that part of his game we have a player - just get mechanical on it. That way when chances come his way - Which they will - he can be clinical.
Work with Kane and son on it.
Improve that part of his game we have a player - just get mechanical on it. That way when chances come his way - Which they will - he can be clinical.
Why?i hope he will start tonight
Are you a wolves fan ?i hope he will start tonight
Because we will need his energy and tracking back or Podence, Neto and horseman will wave as Bale watches them run off him.Why?
He needs to be allowed to play like a wide forward not a wing-back. Otherwise he's fucked here.
Sorry but it's not the player, everyone who's played on the right for us struggles. It's the system that asks them to do 50% more defending than attacking that is to blame.
Just watching Liverpool and Trent spends more time attacking than Bergwijn ever does. And he's the right-back.
Sorry but it's not the player, everyone who's played on the right for us struggles. It's the system that asks them to do 50% more defending than attacking that is to blame.
Just watching Liverpool and Trent spends more time attacking than Bergwijn ever does. And he's the right-back.
You're right about Bale but Moura should start ahead of Bergwijn. At least he might chip in with a goal.
he is just hopeless