Journalist says 22-year-old is ‘pushing to start’ this evening for Tottenham
The Standard’s Dan Kilpatrick says Ange Postecoglou faces a big decision on whether to stick with Richarlison or to hand Brennan Johnson a start against Chelsea. Johnson’s only start for Tottenham since his big-money move from Nottingham Forest in the summer came in September’s North London derby at the Emirates. The winger did miss a […]
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The Standard’s Dan Kilpatrick says Ange Postecoglou faces a big decision on whether to stick with Richarlison or to hand Brennan Johnson a start against Chelsea.
Johnson’s only start for Tottenham since his big-money move from Nottingham Forest in the summer came in September’s North London derby at the Emirates.
The winger did miss a couple of matches due to a hamstring problem but he has recovered and came on as a second-half substitute in the recent wins over Fulham and Crystal Palace.
Richarlison, despite coming under some criticism for his lack of goals this season (talkSPORT), has performed quite well since being moved to the left.
Tottenham Hotspur’s South Korean striker #07 Son Heung-Min (L) celebrates scoring the team’s second goal with Tottenham Hotspur’s Welsh striker #22 Brennan Johnson during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park in south London on October 27, 2023. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Will it be Richarlison or Johnson vs Chelsea?
However, Kilpatrick pointed out that the impact Johnson made off the bench at Selhurst Park leaves Postecoglou with a big decision to make, adding that the rest of the side picks itself.
The journalist wrote: “Postecoglou has a decision to make in his front three, with Brennan Johnson pushing to start ahead of Richarlison on the left after a lively cameo from the bench at Selhurst Park.
“Johnson set up Heung-min Son’s goal and could make his second Spurs start against the Blues. The rest of Postecoglou’s side picks itself, with the head coach thought to have no fresh injury concerns in the squad.”
Postecoglou admitted in his pre-match press conference that both Destiny Udogie and Ben Davies are doubts about his evening’s game (Football.London), while Tottenham are also without their long-term absentees – Ryan Sessegonon, Manor Solomon and Ivan Perisic.
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I expect Postecoglou to start with Richarlison and bring Johnson on in the latter stages of the game against tired legs. I believe that the Brazilian warrants his place in the starting eleven, particularly given how well he played in the last home game against Fulham.
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