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Tottenham fans were not the only ones who were shocked by the first North London Derby defeat of the season.
Tottenham striker Brennan Johnson deactivated his personal Instagram account after losing 0-1 to Arsenal in the fourth round of the English Premier League (EPL) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on the 15th (Korea time).
"Johnson, who is in his second season with Tottenham, has decided not to activate his social media profile anymore, as if he were tired of the continued criticism," the media outlet said. "The majority of EPL players are criticized by fans for posting posts after the game." Johnson apparently wanted to protect himself after Tottenham lost for the second time in four games.
Johnson, who moved to Tottenham from Nottingham Forest last summer, proved his potential by scoring five goals in his first season as a member, but he has been sluggish this season. In the match against Arsenal, he showed off his fast speed like an athlete, but he did not show any movements that could threaten the opponent's defender.
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Johnson, who played as a three-top partner for Son Heung-min and Dominic Solanke, had only 26 cheek touches, one effective shot and one key pass in 68 minutes until he was replaced in the 23rd minute of the second half. Johnson started three of four games this season and has not scored a single offensive point. The last time Johnson scored in an official match with his team and the national team was against West Ham in April.
Tottenham dedicated the winning goal to Gabriel Magalyangis with a header in the 19th minute of the second half. Tottenham, which has been mired in a two-game losing streak following the match against Newcastle, fell to 13th place due to a slump of just one win in four games. The double whammy of losing at home for the third consecutive game against North London rival Arsenal has been added. Son Heung-min played full time for 90 minutes, but made no nutritious moves.
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Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara appeared on British radio 'TalkSport' and `Johnson is much more frustrating to watch in person than on TV. Sometimes the feet seem to be working faster than the brain. Do you understand what I mean?" was strongly criticized.
Local officials point out that Tottenham manager Engie Postecoglou should use a card other than Johnson for the right striker position.
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