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“That’s not the right mentality”- Brennan Johnson speaks after Wolves score two late goals to beat Tottenham

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Brennan Johnson shares verdict on Tottenham Hotspur’s loss to Wolves at The Molineux

Tottenham winger Brennan Johnson, following a hard-fought encounter against Wolverhampton Wanderers that ended in a 2-1 loss, offered his insights into the game and highlighted a crucial lesson in mentality for the Lilywhites.

Johnson himself made an early impact in the match, scoring the opener with just over two minutes on the clock. Spurs started brightly, displaying a dynamic style of play and fast ball movement that led to the early goal. The opening moments hinted at a promising performance to come.

However, as the match unfolded, Johnson noted a shift in the team’s mentality. The Lilywhites seemed to transition into a different mindset, focusing on securing a win rather than continuing the high-tempo style they had begun with.

Brennan Johnson shares verdict on Tottenham Hotspur's loss to Wolves at The Molineux.
Brennan Johnson shares verdict on Tottenham’s loss to Wolves away from home.

According to Johnson, this change in mentality might have been a contributing factor to the eventual loss. Here is what he told the Mirror:

“We started so well, moving the ball fast and it came with a goal so quickly. But after that we went into the headspace of getting three points,”

“That’s not the right mentality to have because there was such a long way to go in the game. If we kept playing how we started we’d keep pushing. We almost went too safe, we all went into a safety mode where if we could see it out we’d get three points.”

Johnson’s perspective provides valuable insight into the ebb and flow of football matches. The initial enthusiasm and offensive approach had put Spurs in a favourable position, but the shift towards a conservative, safety-first mindset may have allowed Wolves to regain control of the game.

Keep the momentum going

This experience serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a proactive mentality throughout the match. While securing a lead is crucial, it should not come at the cost of relinquishing the attacking intent and dynamic play that had initially put the opposition on the back foot.

The lack of the usual personnel in the middle of the park also contributed to Spurs not capitalising on their lead and getting more goals.

Brennan Johnson shares verdict on Tottenham Hotspur's loss to Wolves at The Molineux.
Spurs star Brennan Johnson did the ‘James Maddison’ after scoring against Wolves.

The lessons from this loss can serve as a catalyst for Tottenham to further refine their approach and game management. Johnson’s frank assessment of the mentality shift highlights the need for a balanced and assertive mindset, one that allows the team to both protect their lead and continue to push for more goals.

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As the season progresses, the Lilywhites can build on this experience and the insights shared by Brennan. It is important for any team to keep the momentum going instead of thinking about closing the game and securing the three points. While that is the final aim anyway, positive football is what took you there and that is what will also take you over the line.

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