Jamie Redknapp believes Tottenham's resounding defeat at Fulham serves as a warning sign for Ange Postecoglou after witnessing a misplaced "arrogance" during the 3-0 reverse at Craven Cottage.
Rodrigo Muniz scored twice as Tottenham missed out on the chance of moving into the Premier League top four. Victory would have meant Ange Postecoglou's side moved a point ahead of Aston Villa but the north Londoners instead finish the weekend in fifth.
Muniz's double took his top-flight tally to seven goals in his last seven appearances on a day where the Cottagers shone in west London. Sasa Lukic scored his first goal of the season as Marco Silva's side bounced back from last week's 2-1 defeat by Wolves at Molineux.
Redknapp told Sky Sports: "When I've watched Tottenham this season there's been so much joy in their play, I've thoroughly enjoyed it. I thought those types of performances were a thing of the past, I didn't think we'd be seeing them anymore under Ange Postecoglou.
"They were off it from minute one. They had a couple of moments towards the end of the first half. I'm looking for excuses. Yes, [Micky] Van de Ven [being injured] is a big one because he's such an important player, but there's been other games he hasn't played and they've been fine.
"There was no energy. Players that have had big performances... Destiny Udogie has been fantastic but today - so off it. [Yves] Bisssouma and [James] Maddison in midfield never won individual battles.
"I was amazed. I almost want to hear an excuse from the manager that there was a lasagne-gate, a flu in the team. I can't fathom what I've seen in terms of their energy. The goals epitomised it."
'Lasagne-gate' was the food poisoning controversy that infamously cost Spurs a place in the
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