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Tottenham’s five most overrated players- Several big name Spurs on the list

By Rucker Haringey

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Harry Winks of Tottenham Hotspur (CR) celebrates scoring his sides first goal with his Tottenham Hotspur team mates during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at White Hart Lane on November 19, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Harry Winks of Tottenham Hotspur (CR) celebrates scoring his sides first goal with his Tottenham Hotspur team mates during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at White Hart Lane on November 19, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 08: Kieran Trippier of Tottenham Hotspur (L) and Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur (R) speak during The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at White Hart Lane on January 8, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 08: Kieran Trippier of Tottenham Hotspur (L) and Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur (R) speak during The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at White Hart Lane on January 8, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) /

4. Kieran Trippier

If this piece would have been written before the start of the season, Trippier might have been number one. The contrast between he and Serge Aurier has clued many Tottenham fans on Trippier’s liabilities as the young season’s progressed.

Trippier is a quality Premier League backup. He does not have the talent or athleticism to stand up defensively against top flight competition. Any time he’s put in a one v one situation with a world-class attacker Tottenham fans are forced to hold their breath and/or cover their eyes.

Fortunately, Pochettino’s club usually enjoys long spells of time on the ball. That advantage in possession plays to Trippier’s strengths. When he’s given time and space on the ball, he can pick out devastating crosses into the box. It’s that skill that helps make up for his lack of defensive prowess.

One can only hope that Serge Aurier continues to put distance between himself and Trippier in Pochettino’s eyes as the season goes on. Trippier’s lack of quick twitch athleticism makes that a pretty safe bet. He’s a decent player, but not a starter for a club looking to win serious silverware.

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