Two most urgent areas of concern for Tottenham Hotspur

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - APRIL 04: Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle United and Davinson Sanchez of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur at St. James Park on April 4, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) /

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1. Individual defensive mistakes continually cost Spurs

There were individual mishaps all over the pitch on Tyneside during Sunday’s disappointing result. But the most notable mistakes were once again committed by members of Tottenham’s shaky rearguard.

Sanchez, who endured another miserable outing, coughed up possession twice in a matter of seconds. His blunders, compounded by a misdirected Tanganga header and Pierre Hojnberg’s inability to win a 50/50 challenge, led directly to Newcastle’s opener. Those type of mistakes have become commonplace in Tottenham’s backline. Rodon, Dier and even Alderweireld have been found wanting, all of whom committing needless, inexplicable and repeated mishaps that cannot happen at this level.

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Until Tottenham’s defenders eradicate completely personal hair brain blunders, Jose’s side has but a slim chance of securing a Champions League spot. If they sneak into fourth place, Jose better resolve these two defensive issues or his side will face the invariable wrath and ruthlessness of elite sides in next season’s Champions League.

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