Tottenham Vulnerable at the Back, Says Jacobs

Thursday Anderlecht hosts Tottenham Hotspur, the first time the two teams face eachother since the 1984 UEFA Cup final. Ariël Jacobs believes Anderlecht need at least a point to guarantee qualification.


"Tottenham is a team that should appeal to Anderlecht," said the Anderlecht coach in Knack magazine. "They play a recognizable 4-4-2, with a lot of offensive qualities. Berbatov, Keane, Malbranque, Lennon: those are all excellent players."

"They have a strong midfield with players like Didier Zokora and Jermaine Jenas. But I find them vulnerable at the back. Both Martin Jol and his replacement Juande Ramos have switched around a lot in the defense. That points to a problem."

If Anderlecht want to extend their European presence, it will need at least a point, preferably more. "Probably yes, but let's not be too negative about our chances. We won at home and grabbed a point away. That's a good point of departure," concluded the Anderlecht coach.