'Can't Hold a Ball or Pass': Tottenham Fans Criticise Midfielder After Lacklustre Performance

Tottenham midfielder Mousa Dembele has been criticised by fans for his lacklustre performance in the defeat to Watford. The Belgian international has been a

Tottenham midfielder Mousa Dembele has been criticised by fans for his lacklustre performance in the defeat to Watford.

The Belgian international has been a pillar of consistency in recent years, but was out of sorts in midfield as Tottenham fell to a disappointing 2-1 defeat against Premier League high-flyers Watford- a defeat that came just six days after Spurs had demolished Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford.

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Belgian midfielder Dembele has received a fair amount of flak for his display at Vicarage Road. The 31-year-old completed just 79% of his passes, making just one tackle and picking up a yellow card. 

Fans of the London club took to Twitter to vent their frustration over the star's underwhelming performance...

He’s past it. Also if Llorente is a footballer, I’m a banana!

— Graham Long (@Grahamthecabbie) September 2, 2018

Evident today how valuable Eric Dier is to us, especially against a physical side like Watford. Dembele cannot play on his own at the single DM #THFC

— COYS.com (@COYS_com) September 2, 2018

Many fans and pundits expected Dembele to leave Spurs in the summer, with interest from Italy and China. However, while Dembele ultimately remained at the club, the rumours linking him away from London have continued with a January move East now looking possib.