Ange Postecoglou's one key Tottenham transfer mistake pointed out after late Wolves defeat
Former Premier League stars Joe Cole and Joleon Lescott believe that Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham made a big mistake in letting go of captain Harry Kane in the summer transfer window as the side fell to their second consecutive defeat.
The ex-Spurs star, who has now already broken last season's top goalscoring mark in the Bundesliga, made the move to Bayern Munich in August for £100m and has continued his incredible scoring form. Having scored at least 24 goals in all competitions over his last nine seasons as a professional, Kane has already netted 21 for Bayern in 16 appearances.
But despite being a huge loss for Postecoglou's side, they marched on without him, claiming eight wins from their opening 10 matches and sitting atop the league table for the past few weeks. However, a dramatic 4-1 defeat to rivals Chelsea which saw Cristian Romero and Destiney Udogie sent off and James Maddison and Mickey Van de Ven suffered long-term injuries has meant a weakened side travelled to face Wolves this afternoon.
Despite an early breakthrough from Brennan Johnson, late goals from Pablo Sarabia and Mario Lemina meant a second straight loss for Postecoglou in British football — the first time that's happened in four years. However, ex-Wolves defender Lescott believes that the blow of losing Kane was too much for them this season.
He said on TNT Sports: «But in the greatest of respects to Spurs, were we seriously considering them as title contenders? In the space of a week they have lost two [matches], it is not over by any means but again, they may have to re-evaluate their expectations and where they are and to strengthen in the window because like any squad, they are reliant on their best players.
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