OPINION
Kieran Trippier had a really positive year for both club and country in 2018, with the right-back establishing himself as first-choice on both stages. His form has however suffered a real dip in recent weeks, and his performance against Cardiff on Tuesday has drawn a lot of criticism from the Spurs faithful despite their easy 3-0 win. One part of Trippier’s game that cannot be criticised is his delivery, which always seems to be on point. However, his defensive work is sometimes suspect, and that was again the case against the Bluebirds. Trippier struggled to deal with the pace of Josh Murphy and Junior Hoilett, with his positioning letting him down as usual. There is a feeling that Trippier sometimes struggles as part of a back four, with his defensive ability simply not allowing him to cover enough ground in that formation. Hopefully his form improves soon or these fans below will no doubt be on his back as the season goes on.
This is Futbol have rounded up some of the best tweets below.
Been quite impressed with Trippier. Impressed that even at 3-0 up he’s still been the worst player on the pitch.
— Ant. (@AnthonyPaphitis) January 1, 2019
https://twitter.com/thfcIuke/status/1080166908320731136
https://twitter.com/richybakes1/status/1080166263308107776
https://twitter.com/Deckyyyy/status/1080166097763139590
Trippier is actually useless
— H (@harrypell_) January 1, 2019
Trippier getting very sloppy of late. Starting to think he's made it? #Coys #THFC #CARTOT
— Robert Titchmarsh (@BobenhamHotspur) January 1, 2019
Trippier is being beaten at every 1 on 1 he’s faced so far. Jumping in at every attempt. Poor.
— Headhunter #ENICOUT ? (@TomMcKYid) January 1, 2019
Trippier really is a massive liability
— Jack – Enic Out (@Jack_Doyle82) January 1, 2019