Tottenham Hotspur claimed a 1-0 win over relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers thanks to a late goal from Joao Palhinha yesterday.
They needed a brilliant save from Antonin Kinsky to secure all three points. Spurs remain in the relegation zone but will take confidence from their first Premier League win of 2026.
However, Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi will be disappointed with his attacking line, especially Randal Kolo Muani.
The Frenchman was unimaginative and visibly off the pace against Wolves, and should be dropped for subsequent games.
His two attempted crosses failed to find their target. Apart from winning six of his 10 duels, he barely influenced the play for Tottenham.
One media outlet gave him a 3/10 mark after the game. Mathys Tel replaced the France international and was more impactful.
Kolo Muani has started all three games under De Zerbi and has not managed a single goal or assist.
De Zerbi needs to consider starting Tel ahead of Kolo Muani for the remaining four league games of the season.
Tel hasn’t exactly set the world alight, but he is more intent on making a difference whenever he comes on. That enthusiasm should earn him the starting berth.
Kolo Muani has been dreadful for Tottenham this term, and finding a worthy replacement for him and Richarlison must be one of the club’s top priorities.
The market isn’t exactly buzzing with top under-23 striking talent, so Spurs might be forced to gamble on a young forward who can develop into a force in the league.
St-Etienne’s Lucas Stassin and Real Madrid’s Gonzalo Garcia are two exciting strikers who could explode under De Zerbi at Tottenham.
Stats from Sofascore.
