Tottenham defender Eric Dier has been singled out by football writer Andrew Gaffney following his performance against Brighton during their 2-1 win.
Despite Spurs securing all three points thanks to goals from Heung-min Son and Harry Kane, Dier was responsible for giving away the ball multiple times, including in the build-up to Mitoma’s goal which was fortunately ruled out by VAR.
Gaffney didn’t hold back in his assessment of Dier, taking to Twitter to express his disappointment.
He wrote: “It’s sad to see but Eric Dier is terrible, man.”
Dier’s inconsistent form this season has been a concern for Tottenham, and a recent report has linked him with a move to AS Roma, where former Spurs manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly keen on reuniting with him.
With reports that Spurs are looking to sign a centre-back in the summer, perhaps a move away would be the best for Dier. However, it should be noted that Dier has played a key role in Tottenham’s recent success, and he could still have a part to play in their future.
Despite the criticism of Dier, Tottenham will be pleased with their hard-fought victory over a tough Brighton side. Son gave them the perfect start with an incredible goal from outside the box, but Brighton got level before half-time as captain Lewis Dunk thumped in a header from a corner.
Brighton continued to threaten throughout the game and had two goals denied as well as a penalty that should have been awarded, but with luck on their side, Spurs managed to survive before scoring a winner in the 79th minute from a wonderful Harry Kane strike.
The win was crucial for Tottenham as they continue their fight for a top-four finish.