Ange Must Unleash Spurs’ “Frightening” Star to Counter Salah Threat

Tottenham Hotspur face a tough test against Premier League leaders Liverpool on Saturday, but manager Ange Postecoglou has an ace up his sleeve in the form of Brennan Johnson. The young Welsh forward could be key to matching the threat posed by Liverpool’s star man Mohamed Salah.

While Spurs have shown attacking flair this season, scoring 36 goals in the league so far, their defense has looked shaky at times. Liverpool present a formidable challenge, with Salah in particular enjoying a prolific campaign with 13 goals and 9 assists already.

To counter this, Postecoglou should unleash Johnson from the start. The 23-year-old has impressed since joining Spurs, netting 10 goals in 22 appearances across all competitions. His pace and direct running could cause problems for Liverpool’s defense and help pin back their attacking full-backs.

Johnson’s link-up play with striker Dominic Solanke could be crucial. Solanke’s hold-up play and pressing from the front can create space for Johnson to exploit with his “frightening pace”, as one observer put it. This combination play could be Spurs’ answer to the threat posed by Salah on the opposite flank.

While Spurs have stuttered recently, sitting 10th in the table, a positive result against Liverpool could kickstart their season. Johnson’s performance may well be the key to achieving this. As one pundit noted, his directness and ability to “constantly make things happen” makes him a nightmare for defenders.

Postecoglou will be hoping Johnson can provide the spark to ignite Spurs’ attack and match Salah’s impact for the visitors. In what could be an open, attacking encounter, unleashing their own “frightening” talent may be Tottenham’s best hope of success.