Tottenham Hotspur’s 1-1 draw against Leicester City on Monday night marked a frustrating start to the season for Ange Postecoglou’s side. Despite dominating the first half and creating numerous chances, Spurs were unable to find the second goal, allowing Leicester to equalize through Jamie Vardy’s header.

New signing Dominic Solanke made his debut for the club, showcasing his energy and pressing in the final third. Although he was unable to find the net, Solanke’s overall performance was impressive, catching the attention of pundit Gary Neville.

Neville commended Solanke’s debut, stating that it was “really good” apart from the lack of goals. He emphasized that this move is a test for Solanke, as the expectation levels rise, and urged him not to be too hard on himself. Neville predicted that Solanke will score plenty of goals for Tottenham if he maintains this level of performance.

“Solanke’s performance was good, but he will be judged upon moments like this when he’s had two or three decent chances,” Neville said. “He needs to make sure he doesn’t beat himself up too much in the next few days. I suspect that there will be people who say ‘he’s not scored, he could have had three, probably should have had one or two’. I would like to think that he looks on the positives and the fact that he had a really good game apart from the most important thing.”

Tottenham’s Striking Nightmares

Tottenham has struggled to find a reliable striker since Harry Kane’s emergence. Vincent Janssen and Fernando Llorente failed to impress, while Carlos Vinicius and Richarlison have yet to live up to their price tags. The pressure is now on Solanke to deliver, but fans must be patient and appreciate the other aspects of his game.

With the backing of Kane and his impressive debut performance, Solanke is poised to make a significant impact for Tottenham. His talent is undeniable, and with time, he will likely find the net and become a crucial player for the team.