Interim Tottenham Hotspur coach Ryan Mason has demanded a response from his gamers in opposition to Manchester United on Thursday after they suffered a 6-1 humiliation at Newcastle United of their final match.
The defeat at St. James’ Park on Sunday ended within the sacking of Mason’s predecessor as interim boss, Cristian Stellini, and left Spurs sixth within the standings, six factors behind fourth-placed United, and one behind Aston Villa in fifth.
“Absolutely a reaction,” Mason informed reporters on Wednesday when requested what he anticipated from Spurs. “Sunday was disappointing, so I would hope and expect a reaction from the players and everyone in this building.”
Mason stated Spurs was prepared for United and {that a} constructive end result may put the membership again heading in the right direction.
“They’ve had a good season and won a trophy which is important for a big club. It will be difficult but we fully believe we can get a good result,” Mason added.
“We’ve got six games to try and have a positive little run but I believe in this group and I believe in this football club as well.
“I’ve been in football long enough to know how things can turn around very quickly and a result can change a lot. Hopefully we can transmit that to the pitch.”
Victory would enable Spurs to leapfrog Villa into fifth place and lower the hole on United to 6 factors, although Erik Ten Hag’s males would nonetheless have two video games in hand.
Spurs skipper Hugo Lloris, who was changed by goalkeeper Fraser Forster at halftime in the course of the loss to Newcastle, is a doubt for Thursday’s sport with a muscle drawback.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com