Tottenham Hotspur fans were left fuming on Twitter when Mauricio Pochettino decided to take Lucas Moura off in the second half.
63 – Our second switch.
#THFC 0-1 #Watford pic.twitter.com/lhqsSlbVcv
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 19, 2019
Spurs were 1-0 down to Watford at the time of the substitution as the Argentine manager turned to fellow compatriot, Erik Lamela, to try and turn the game around as he sacrificed the Brazil international.
Tottenham did manage to rescue a draw when Dele Alli saw his goal count after being checked by VAR, as the fell behind to a 6th minute Abdoulaye Doucoure effort (Sky Sports).
However fans were furious with Pochettino’s decision earlier in the game as many of them believed it could have cost them.
According to data collected by WhoScored, Lucas had managed to contribute with two shots, one key pass, 80% passing accuracy and won four aerial duels, however that was not enough to keep him on the pitch for a little longer than an hour.
Supporters took to Twitter to slam Pochettino for the decision, with many of them leaving angry remarks on the club’s official account.
Here are just some of their reactions…
WHY
— Nacho #COYS (@NqchoIrarra) October 19, 2019
I thought he was the saviour
— Dan (@Daniely79) October 19, 2019
The old favourite comes on and Lucas goes off, don’t agree with that switch sorry
— Barbara (@Alwaysblue888) October 19, 2019
No intelligent life to be seen
— NagelsmannFan (@StartLoCelsoPls) October 19, 2019
Biggest mistake
— vauz (@vauzdoang) October 19, 2019
Lost the plot he was doing great
— Mr Kemp (@JKempWorldwide) October 19, 2019
Pochettino is clueless! Completely clueless!
— Graham Long (@Grahamthecabbie) October 19, 2019
Tottenham fans, what did you make of Pochettino’s decision to take off Lucas? Let us know your thoughts by sharing them below!
