Tottenham’s striker shortage exposed in goalless draw at Nottingham Forest
Tottenham Hotspur struggled to a goalless draw against Nottingham Forest, highlighting a lack of offensive depth following a quiet transfer window. Despite significant summer spending, the team failed to register a shot on target, raising concerns about their attacking capabilities.
Why it matters
The performance underscores the high-stakes pressure on Premier League clubs to secure effective strikers and the potential consequences of poor transfer strategy.
Tottenham Hotspur's Pedro Porro and Mateus Fernandes after the match against Forest.
Listen NOTTINGHAM, England - Tottenham Hotspur’s failure to sign a recognised striker despite spending over £300 million (S$500 million) in the summer was exposed in a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest on Sept 5.
The stalemate earned them their first point after three matches in this season’s English Premier League, but left them waiting for their first goal.
A frustrating end to the transfer window saw Spurs miss out on Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye, who ended up signing for Manchester City, while last season’s top scorer Richarlison has been omitted from the club’s EPL squad.
Manager Roberto de Zerbi has received strong backing in the market, especially with a host of attacking midfielders and wingers, but his side looked powder-puff up front.
Savinho, who arrived from City along with Omar Marmoush, flattered to deceive before being substituted.
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