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5 reasons Tottenham will get much needed win v Newcastle

By Rucker Haringey

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur at Amex Stadium on April 17, 2018 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur at Amex Stadium on April 17, 2018 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 01: Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on April 1, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 01: Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on April 1, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /

5. Hugo will stand up

As Tottenham’s captain, it’s well within Hugo Lloris’ rights to call out his teammates. That’s just what the Frenchman did this week. His decision to call the entire squad’s mentality into question means he has to play a blinder against Newcastle.

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Very simply, Lloris has painted himself into a corner. It’s not a bad corner, but he hasn’t left himself with any options other than to play an excellent match. He has the ability to keep a clean sheet against the Newcastle attack almost single-handedly.

Spurs fans will hope he doesn’t need to perform any miracles. Tottenham should enjoy long spells of possession in this match. As usual, the key for their defense will be to make sure they don’t capitulate via the counter attack.

In the end, expect Lloris to stand tall and make several crucial saves to keep his side in front. If Lloris wants to make sure Tottenham qualify for next year’s Champions League, he simply has to keep the ball out of the net.

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