For a short spell at AMEX on Saturday, Tottenham fans may have feared that the familiar label of inconsistency was about to recur.
Despite starting the season strongly and controlling many of the early games against Brighton, Spurs somehow found themselves 2-0 down the middle of the opening.
Because this was the same stadium where, less than a year ago, they left the lead of two goals slippery in the 3-2 loss, the situation made too much familiar sense of Déjà Vu.
This time, though, Tottenham rose themselves and paved their way back. Richarlison has halved the deficit, and the goal of Jan Paul Van Hecke ensured that Thomas Frank’s side left the south coast with a point.
In fact, Spurs created enough opportunities to feel they were supposed to be stated all three.
The comeback was also significant in another respect: it was the first time in three years that Tottenham avoided the defeat in a league device after falling behind by two or more goals, and completed a 15 consecutive loss run in such situations. That resilience was to understand about a change in the mindset under Frank.
“I think this is our best season performance,” the Spurs manager told the BBC Match of the Day.
“I actually think that overall, if there was a winner, he should have been with us.
“So many crosses in the box, next to the chances, lost opportunities. We were physically healthy and mentally healthy, and this is so important if you want to get something.”
Tottenham tougher?
Following their 1-0 Champions League victory against Villarreal earlier in the week, midfielder Lucas Bergvall praised the squad’s “clean sheet mentality”, with their departure being their fourth at the opening of five fixtures.
But when Brighton hit twice early in the weekend, Tottenham’s defensive resolution was tested differently.
Instead of stopping, they showed the determination to fight back, a remarkable departure from their history to struggle in these scenarios.
“The mentality we showed, I was so impressed,” Frank reflected.
“(We have shown) the mindset that stays in the game, to keep going, to keep insisting and to return and take 2-2 2-2.”
Midfielder Joao Palhinha reiterated that view when talking to Sky Sports: “At least what we can take is the mindset we had to fight for the result.”
He continued: “This mentality needs to be there always regardless of the result.”
Statistics supported Tottenham’s dominance: 45 touches inside Brighton’s penalty compared to only 17 for hosts.
Spurs also recorded 11 target attempts, although only three were targeted-a reminder that creating and finishing the chance still need refinement.
Palhinha admitted that there is work ahead: “There are many things for this team to continue to improve. But these improvements have come week after week.”
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2025-09-20 19:06:07