Tottenham Hotspur’s chances of playing in Europe next season took a turn for the worse as they were demolished in south Yorkshire on Thursday evening.
And the Spurs faithful were left absolutely fuming with the performance from veteran midfielder Moussa Sissoko.
Jose Mourinho’s side were beaten 3-1 by Sheffield United at Bramall Lane, a victory which saw the Blades leapfrog the north Londoners into seventh place.
United scored their first against the run of play and it then went downhill from there.
Is it time to move on from Moussa Sissoko?
Absolutely!
No way!
Sander Berge rounded off a superb counter-attack with a cool finish, then Spurs thought they had equalised through Harry Kane before a rather controversial VAR call ruled it out.
Lys Mousset and Oli McBurnie then set the home side sailing before the English talisman nabbed a mere consolation in additional time.
Sissoko was hauled off by the 71st minute after dropping a clanger – per SofaScore, the Frenchman won less than 50% of his duels, lost possession eight times and committed one foul.
It’s led to some fans calling him “garbage” and “shocking” whilst one supporter claimed he had the touch of an elephant. Not really what you want from the ace that’s meant to be pulling the strings in the middle.
Here’s how the Spurs faithful reacted to the £18m-rated midfielder’s performance…
Sissoko has the touch of a elephant
— JJ (@JJ_19_04) July 2, 2020
https://twitter.com/ASpursyPodcast/status/1278746514366611457?s=20
Absolutely shocking, the work ethic of sissoko is embarrassing, pushes the player and lets him run of him.
Why winks doesn't start is beyond me.— David (@tezza03) July 2, 2020
Can't play football.
— René van der Zalm (@ReneZalm) July 2, 2020
https://twitter.com/phookwillers/status/1278738463823667200?s=20
Sissoko is shocking. He’s a clown. Awful on the ball. No brain or ability. Just a an athlete #SHUTOT
— george b. (@g_brooks_) July 2, 2020
https://twitter.com/ArunSB_9/status/1278738587471749131?s=20
Sissoko is blind
— Shakur (@A_Shakur9) July 2, 2020
https://twitter.com/bearnipper1/status/1278739012732235779?s=20
Sissoko is a waste of space let’s be honest 😴
— Dean (@_DeanTHFC) July 2, 2020
He's garbage. It's like every time is the first time he's ever played at this level…
— Vic Turbo (@turbo_vic) July 2, 2020
https://twitter.com/Ronnie_taff23/status/1278742747596427267?s=20
Shocking. No midfield. Please watch sissoko.
Dosent want the ball
Hides behind players.
Plays basically right backExposed in the middle so much.
— Daniel Perkins (@daniel__perkins) July 2, 2020
https://twitter.com/TanguyNdombelly/status/1278759643200786432?s=20
I agree Sissoko was poor last night, but do supporters not recognise,, since the restart all four goals have down the flanks with the attackers easily getting to the byline and being allowed to cross into the box,(except against Untd where he was fouled before he crossed) Davis being the prime offender, if a team like Sheff can open us up that easy, who can’t, we need to sort out the defence before we do anything else