Tottenham lacking key to success: Three things learned from win v West Ham
Aurier goes from hero to zero
If Spurs had failed to see out their victory on Saturday, the finger would have had to be pointed at one man – Serge Aurier.
The Ivory Coast international deservedly saw himself dismissed for two yellow cards, with the second coming as a result of a needless and somewhat reckless lunge at the legs of Andy Carroll.
What will be most frustrating for Pochettino and the Tottenham fans is that until that point, the 24-year-old had been performing brilliantly in the right wing back role.
He was a constant attacking threat to West Ham and he was just as impressive at the back, with a last ditch tackle denying Marko Arnautovic what appeared to be a near-certain goal.
With a domestic suspension, there is every chance Aurier will be given a starting role against Apoel Nicosia on Tuesday, where he will hope to repay the fans and his team mates.
In other Tottenham news, Alan Shearer has claimed Spurs boss Pochettino needs to be more like Mourinho.
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