The knives are out at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and former striker Louis Saha has some strong words for his old club. In an exclusive chat with Get French Football News, the ex-France international—who also donned the shirts of Manchester United and Everton—weighed in on Spurs' alarming slide toward a potential relegation scrap.
"We have the right to be afraid for them, that's for sure," Saha admitted. "They are in a very tough spot." But the 45-year-old isn't ready to write them off just yet. "At the same time, I have confidence in a group of talented players who, when pushed into a corner, can be at their most dangerous." He pointed to their gritty 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers as proof that character still exists in the squad.
So, what's gone wrong? Saha traces the rot back years. "It's a lack of consistency," he explained. "Maybe—and this is what Antonio Conte said—you sometimes get the impression that they're too hesitant, looking for a teammate to take the initiative. There's a mental disconnect at key moments, whether during a match or across a season."
The former striker didn't mince words about the boardroom, either. "Sometimes it comes from the board and the type of signings made," Saha said. "It's great to sign super-talented youngsters, but maybe you need to bring in players who have already established themselves as world class. It's a similar issue Arsenal was long criticized for." He drew a parallel to Chelsea's recent spending spree: "Chelsea have made about 20 signings of talented young players, but there are key moments where mistakes cost the team dearly. If you're doing that regularly, to the detriment of results, it might work commercially—but then you find yourself in a situation like Tottenham's."
When asked why the same problems persist even as players change, Saha nodded knowingly. "Definitely," he said. The message is clear: for Spurs fans hoping for a revival, the issues run deeper than just one bad season. But with danger lurking, Saha believes the fight isn't over yet.