‘HE DIDN’T HIDE’… PAUL MERSON SAYS TOTTENHAM FANS WERE NOT HAPPY WITH £47.5M PLAYER VS BRIGHTON
Paul Merson has given his verdict on the performance of Tottenham Hotspur forward Brennan Johnson against Brighton and Hove Albion at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The former Arsenal star and Sky Sports pundit has noted that Tottenham fans were not happy with Johnson.
So, what has Paul Merson said about Tottenham Hotspur forward Brennan Johnson? Let’s take a look.
Paul Merson comments on Tottenham Hotspur forward Brennan Johnson
Well, Tottenham Hotspur beat Brighton and Hove Albion 2-1 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
Pascal Gross put Brighton in the lead from the penalty spot in the 17th minute. Midfielder Pape Matar Sarr scored the equaliser for Tottenham in the 61st minute, and forward Brennan Johnson found the winner in the sixth minute of injury time.
Johnson scored after Son Heung-min, a forward for South Korea’s national team, sent the ball across the goal.
The Wales international, who is valued at £47.5 million (Sky Sports), did not begin the game. Timo Werner was replaced by the 22-year-old after 62 minutes.
Paul Merson, a former player for Arsenal, was watching the game on Sky Sports. Although he was impressed by Johnson’s goal, he noticed that Spurs supporters were not pleased with his play up until the “impact player” scored.
On February 10, 2024, at 5:29 p.m., Merson stated the following about Johnson on Sky Sports News: “Johnson didn’t celebrate.” That’s possibly because he was receiving some flak from the crowd, but I’m not sure.
“He did not have the greatest time when he came on. But, he got there, he didn’t hide and he put it in the roof of the net.”
My View: Brennan Johnson will play his role for Tottenham
Brennan Johnson will, in my opinion, fulfill his duty for Tottenham Hotspur in the upcoming days, weeks, and months.
This season, Spurs want to win the Premier League, and I believe the former Nottingham Forest player will play a big role.
Johnson will contribute to the North London team as a substitute even if he might not start every game.
This season, the attacker has made 13 starts and five substitute appearances for Tottenham in the Premier League. In those contests, he has three goals and four assists.
