'That's my only worry': Robbie Keane says Tottenham have an Achilles heel that Arsenal could now exploit

09/13/2024 02:35 AM

Tottenham Hotspur are getting ready to take on Arsenal in the latest edition of the North London derby.

Both Spurs and the Gunners are in tricky situations ahead of the game at N17 as they failed to win their respective last games before the international break.

In addition, both Tottenham and Arsenal have a number of personnel issues going into the match.

Several players, including the likes of Richarlison, Yves Bissouma, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino and Declan Rice, are either doubts or unavailable.

For the most part, there seems to be some anxiety from Arsenal-leaning pundits – such as Paul Merson – ahead of the game, saying the result will be hard to call.

Now, Tottenham cult hero Robbie Keane has given his thoughts ahead of the big derby.

Robbie Keane says Arsenal could exploit Tottenham high line

Keane, speaking on the Seaman Says podcast, admits he doesn’t know which Spurs team is going to turn up on the day against Arsenal.

The Irish icon also touched upon Tottenham’s high line as he worried that Arsenal could take advantage of it and cause havoc.

“You just don’t know what team is going to turn up,” said Keane.

“When I look at Arsenal, they just look solid they’re not conceding goals, whereas the way Spurs play and they’re always high lines.

“To be fair, he (Ange Postecoglou) takes risks, it’s good to watch, but if Arsenal (or other) top teams are performing, they could score a few against him, that’s my only worry.”

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Tottenham v Arsenal team news

Postecoglou will hope to have defender Micky van de Ven back in action after he missed the loss away at Newcastle United before pulling out of Netherlands duty.

Likewise, striker Dominic Solanke should return after sitting two games out, while fellow forward Richarlison is not expected to be fit and midfielder Yves Bissouma is a doubt.

As for Arsenal, captain Martin Odegaard is a serious doubt with an ankle injury, while fellow midfielder Mikel Merino and defenders Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney are also sidelined.

Fellow defender Riccardo Calafiori suffered a knock on Italy duty, while forward Gabriel Jesus has been dealing with a groin problem of late and midfielder Declan Rice is suspended.