On The Ball

Two may not suffice for Tottenham

Tottenham's reliance on Harry Kane and Son Heung-min for goals is risky. Steven Bergwijn is the third of the front three, a diligent defender who has not scored in 27 appearances. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
Tottenham's reliance on Harry Kane and Son Heung-min for goals is risky. Steven Bergwijn is the third of the front three, a diligent defender who has not scored in 27 appearances. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
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In 2017, Pep Guardiola irritated Tottenham. It may have been meant as a compliment when he branded them "the Harry Kane team" but it sounded like he was saying they were a one-man team.

Perhaps, however, he was half-right.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on January 10, 2021, with the headline On The Ball: Two may not suffice for Tottenham. Subscribe