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Tottenham have a better way to replace Destiny Udogie than Andy Robertson

Unfortunately, Destiny Udogie had to miss another important game for Tottenham Hotspur this weekend, though Spurs were able to beat Chelsea convincingly anyway…

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 6:00 PM
Tottenham have a better way to replace Destiny Udogie than Andy Robertson
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Joe Soriano argues Tottenham should use a back-three formation instead of starting Andy Robertson to replace Destiny Udogie.
  • Robertson started at left back during Tottenham's recent 2-0 win against Chelsea and a 3-1 victory over Coventry.
  • Soriano claims Robertson struggles to progress the ball and was vulnerable to opposing wingers in both fixtures.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Joe Soriano argues that Tottenham Hotspur should switch to a back-three formation rather than starting veteran Andy Robertson when Destiny Udogie is unavailable. Although Tottenham defeated Chelsea 2-0 and Coventry 3-1 with Robertson at left back, Soriano contends that the defender struggled to advance the ball and showed defensive vulnerabilities out wide against opposing attackers.

The writer suggests utilizing Micky van de Ven at left center-back alongside options like Jan Paul van Hecke, Tosin Adarabioyo, or Marcos Senesi. In this proposed tactical system, Roberto De Zerbi could deploy Archie Gray or Savio at left wing-back, paired with Pedro Porro on the right, providing Tottenham with stronger ball progression and defensive stability.

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