Why Spurs are not finishing moves

[Getty Images] When an attacking side accelerate play, it is common for the defending team to drop back in an urgent manner, looking to protect their goal. When this happens, space opens up in front of the defence, for late-arriving midfielders or clever strikers that drop back. Omar Marmoush has tried to do this on a number of occasions but has not always been found. This may be a matter of players requiring time to gel. For Savio, it may also be a wide player struggling to pull the ball back on their weak foot. Left-footed right-winger Savio is better at getting to the byeline but the left-footed Destiny Udogie and Andy Robertson have created clearer chances via crosses. At Marseille, both right winger and right full-back were comfortable cutting the ball back on their right foot. These crosses were maximised by the excellent box-movement of 37-year-old Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Here, Savio's quick dribbling ability gets him to the byeline. As Dominic Solanke's run towards goal, Everton's backline drops deep. Marmoush, in yellow, recognises this and pulls off into a great position for a cutback but isn't found. [BBC] Looking at how Roberto de Zerbi is trying to work, it is easier to see how many of Tottenham's attacking moves are almost there in terms of creating clearer chances. This is not to say things will be perfect immediately. Successful tactics depend on a team's quality - and Marseille's forwards were excellent finishers who thrived in space. But if the small details across the pitch are refined, Spurs should create enough chances to score, even if they miss a few. Read more on how De Zerbi can fix here his side's scoring issues here