The failure to secure world-class talent is haunting the club today. Rosenthal believes that the current squad lacks the explosive qualities needed to compete in the modern Premier League, especially following the departure of Son Heung-min. While former manager Ange Postecoglou implemented an attractive style, the lack of clinical pace out wide has left the team vulnerable and blunt in attack.
“Tottenham don’t have enough speed in the side,” Rosenthal noted. “Under Postecoglou, they played fantastic, amazing football with good combinations, but don’t forget, Son was there, and he’s not there anymore. So you have something a little bit similar to the upcoming Salah situation at Liverpool. Tottenham don’t have wingers or players with electrifying pace, and that’s precisely what they do need.”