Three promising takeaways from Tottenham's FA Cup defeat

Three promising takeaways from Tottenham’s FA Cup defeat

Tottenham Hotspur's Colombian defender Davinson Sanchez (2L) scores his team's opening goal during the English FA Cup fifth round football match between Everton and Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on February 10, 2021. (Photo by Clive Brunskill / POOL / 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 CLIVE BRUNSKILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

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2. Tottenham created bundles of dangerous chances

With 16 shots on target, Tottenham’s created bundles of scoring chances. Son Heung-Min consistently threatened as the lone front man before Harry Kane’s introduction, while Erik Lamela combined well with his South Korean teammate.

Lucas Moura and Steven Bergwijn showed glimpses of their explosiveness on the counter, and Tanguy Ndombele, on occasion, was able to dictate play from deeper in midfield.

Kane, Son and, to a much lesser extent, Dele Alli gave Everton all they could handle in the second half, with the former scoring his 209th goal, making him the second most prolific goalscorer in Tottenham history. Son dominated throughout and whipped a perfectly swerving cross onto Kane’s head, who obliged with the easiest of finishes.

Spurs played an enterprising, attack-minded brand of football rarely seen under Jose’s tenure. Trailing for large portions of the game obviously created the impetus for Tottenham to forge forward. Nonetheless, it was refreshing to see our creative players craft numerous opportunities.

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