Tottenham star Brennan Johnson takes drastic action after Arsenal North London Derby loss

Brennan Johnson has reacted to Tottenham's North London Derby defeat against Arsenal in drastic fashion. The Wales international started the clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but was withdrawn after 68 minutes having failed to overly trouble Jurrien Timber.

As has been a common theme in the 2024/25 season, minus the win against Everton, Spurs enjoyed plenty of the ball but could not make their opportunities count. Despite the return of Dominic Solanke as a target man, the Lilywhites could not break down the Gunners with Gabriel's goal seeing them win 1-0.

In his post-match press conference, Ange Postecoglou again bemoaned his side's lack of conviction especially with the positions they were able to get into. "We had some good opportunities but we created so many more, we just wasted some of our good play," he said.

"Similar to our other games where we haven't really had that conviction in the front third to take advantage of, whether it's us winning the ball back or getting into that front third and nothing coming of it. You keep opposition teams in the game when you do that."

Dejan Kulusevski was arguably Tottenham's best performer on the day with Johnson deployed on the right as he lined up in a central role alongside James Maddison. As was the case before the international break, Johnson proved why he is so valuable from the bench as he played a huge role in the goal at Newcastle.

From the start though, he has struggled to make a lasting impact which is why he has so often been put back on the bench. Johnson has also become somewhat of a scapegoat to Tottenham fans with his final third output often inconsistent, though it is worth remembering he is still 23 and in just third full season in the Premier League.

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Following on from the North London Derby defeat, perhaps aware of what could come, Johnson chose to deactivate his Instagram account. Often an active poster on the social media platform, upon searching for his account it now no longer shows up.

Considering the abuse some footballers now receive after a disappointing display, Johnson has probably made the right decision though it should absolutely never come to that. From 38 appearances, the former Nottingham Forest man has contributed to 15 goals with it worth noting some of those arrived at very crucial moments.

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