The match between Tottenham and Liverpool in the early morning of December 23 was like a confrontation between a talented but inexperienced young man and an experienced veteran.

Salah shone in Liverpool’s 6-3 victory over Tottenham.

With a clear goal, Liverpool came to Tottenham like a hungry tiger, ready to tear apart any opponent. On the contrary, the home team appeared quite relaxed, as if wanting to give the stage to their opponent to show off.

The difference in style and determination created a one-sided match, when Liverpool completely dominated and won convincingly with a score of 6-3. Liverpool’s discipline and efficiency exposed the limitations in Tottenham’s playing style.

Liverpool came to London with a clear and pragmatic plan. They were not interested in performing a beautiful game but only focused on the final result. Winning was everything, at all costs.

With the diversity in playing style, Liverpool’s attacking quartet made Tottenham’s defense chaotic. Luis Díaz with his speed and skill, Ryan Gravenberch with his excellent ball control, Dominik Szoboszlai with his exquisite handling and Mohamed Salah with his natural goal-scoring instinct created a colorful attacking picture.

Most importantly, Liverpool can attack from every position on the pitch. In this match, nine of their players made important passes, including goalkeeper Alisson Becker and two full-backs.

Liverpool came into the match with a clear goal: to win. They played a pragmatic, efficient style of football, in stark contrast to Tottenham. Under Postecoglou, the “Roosters” played beautiful attacking football, but lacked the necessary coldness to finish off opponents. The difference in philosophy created a dramatic match, but in the end, Liverpool proved to be the more complete team.

There is no denying that Spurs have produced some inspiring wins, such as the way they beat Man United and scored seven goals in two games. However, these achievements do not seem to be convincing enough for a reliable long-term strategy. Spurs seem more interested in entertainment and beautiful moments on the pitch that can sell VIP tickets, rather than focusing on the final result.

Lessons for TottenhamThe difference between Tottenham and Liverpool is shown through the moments on the pitch. Maddison’s goal gave Tottenham a glimmer of hope, but the joy was short-lived.

Instead of using the excitement to put pressure on their opponents, Spurs appeared quite passive and let Liverpool completely control the game. The indecision and lack of experience of the young players exposed a fatal weakness in the team’s playing style.

Not stopping there, Djed Spence appeared to aggressively press Trent Alexander-Arnold, but this brought about an undesirable consequence. The gap he left became a golden opportunity for Salah to exploit. At the same time, Radu Dragusin’s personal mistake when missing the position made Tottenham’s defense fragile. These two mistakes created conditions for Liverpool to maintain their dominant position.

Under Postecoglou, “The Rooster” performed beautiful attacking football, but lacked the necessary coolness to finish off the opponent.

In the final minutes of the match, Tottenham went all out to attack, but Liverpool’s defense, with extensive experience and tight organization, neutralized all dangerous situations. While Tottenham appeared impatient and lacked composure, Liverpool maintained high concentration. The difference in mentality and tactics helped them preserve the victory.

Tottenham had golden opportunities to change the face of the team, but failed to take advantage. Missing out on Arne Slot or Luis Díaz showed the team’s inconsistent transfer policy.

Instead, Spurs have been constantly changing managers and failing to build a stable management system. This has left Tottenham a team lacking direction and unable to compete with the big boys.

Tottenham are at a crossroads. To reach new heights, they need more than instant wins. What Spurs really need is a serious mindset and a long-term strategy.

Instead of constantly changing managers and buying players without planning, Tottenham should focus on building a strong football academy, creating a stable squad and a clear playing philosophy. While rivals like Liverpool and Manchester City have built solid foundations, Tottenham are still struggling to find their identity.

To succeed, Spurs need to learn from the top teams, invest in the future and build a truly strong team. Without fundamental changes, Tottenham will continue to repeat the old story: another season passes without significant achievements, and hopes are once again placed on a new season.

HT