SHOCKING REVELATION…..
“He’s the most TOUGHEST Tottenham Player I’m always scared of facing”- Atletico Madrid star JULEN ALVAREZ disclosed that there is a Tottenham player he DREADS facing on the PITCH because he finds it extremely CHALLENGING to deal with attacking SKILLS
Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez has identified a Tottenham player as one of the toughest opponents he has faced in his career.
### Tottenham’s Defensive Improvements
While much attention has been focused on Tottenham’s dynamic and aggressive playing style, their defensive enhancements have often gone unnoticed. Spurs have not only strengthened their set-piece defending but have also gained greater control in matches, conceding fewer chances than last season.
Remarkably, Tottenham currently boasts the joint second-best defensive record in the Premier League, having allowed just five goals in their first six matches.
### Central Defenders Step Up
Micky van de Ven has been the standout performer in Tottenham’s defense, known for his impressive speed. However, his center-back partner, Cristian Romero, has been quietly effective, providing relentless pressure on attackers and playing a crucial role in Spurs’ ability to build from the back with his exceptional passing.
Alvarez has now ranked Romero as the second toughest opponent he’s faced, just behind Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk.
### The Challenge for Tottenham’s Defenders
Tottenham features one of the strongest center-back pairings in the world, and it can be argued that Romero and Van de Ven face some of the toughest challenges in the league. Due to the nature of Ange Postecoglou’s style, they often find themselves isolated and needing to defend one-on-one multiple times during a match.
It’s crucial for both Romero and Van de Ven to maintain their fitness throughout the season, as Radu Dragusin seems less adept at playing such a high defensive line.
