Tottenham Must Change Their Approach To Achieve Greater Consistency, Dejan Kulusevski Suggests

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Dejan Kulusevski has hinted that Tottenham Hotspur may need to rethink their strategy for better consistency. Despite scoring against Liverpool, Spurs suffered a 6-3 defeat in the Premier League. This loss came after a high of defeating Manchester City 4-0 in November. However, they have only secured one win in their last five league matches, with a victory over Southampton.

Kulusevski suggested that Spurs might need to adopt a more controlled approach. He questioned whether their current style is sustainable, especially considering physical demands and opponents' rest periods. "If you want to get a result, maybe yeah," he said when asked about adding control to their game. He emphasised the importance of adapting and learning from past mistakes.

Spurs have also had mixed results outside the league, beating Manchester United 4-3 in the EFL Cup and drawing with Rangers and Roma in the Europa League. Their next challenge is against an in-form Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day. Despite this, manager Ange Postecoglou remains firm on maintaining his tactics.

Tottenham's matches under Postecoglou have been high-scoring affairs, averaging 3.6 goals per game. This is the highest rate for any manager with over 50 games in the Premier League. The team's attacking style has been both entertaining and challenging defensively.

Players to Watch: Key Performers

For Nottingham Forest, Anthony Elanga is a player to watch after scoring in his last two appearances following a long goal drought. Meanwhile, Tottenham's Son Heung-min has been prolific on Boxing Day, contributing four goals and two assists.

Match Prediction: A Tight Contest

The upcoming match between Nottingham Forest and Tottenham is predicted to be closely contested. Historically, Forest dominated Spurs between 1993 and 1997 but have lost their last six encounters against them. Tottenham has won their last three visits to City Ground without conceding.

Forest secured a Boxing Day victory over Newcastle last season but haven't won consecutive top-flight fixtures since the early '90s against Tottenham. Meanwhile, Spurs are unbeaten in their last 16 Boxing Day league games since losing to Portsmouth in 2003-04.

Win Probability Insights

According to Opta's win probability model, Nottingham Forest has a slight edge with a 41.2% chance of winning compared to Tottenham's 34.3%. The likelihood of a draw stands at 24.5%, reflecting the competitive nature expected in this fixture.

As both teams prepare for this crucial encounter, they aim to build on recent performances while addressing areas needing improvement for future success.