Tottenham defender Eric Dier has come under criticism for his performance in their 2-1 win over Brighton.
Spurs secured all three points, but Dier’s perforamance was singled out for his mistakes in the game, including giving away the ball multiple times, which led to the criticism from football writer Andrew Gaffney.
Gaffney tweeted his disappointment, stating that “Eric Dier is terrible, man.”
It's sad to see but Eric Dier is terrible, man.
— Andrew Gaffney (@GaffneyVLC) April 8, 2023
Tottenham’s win was crucial for their hopes of finishing in the top four, with goals from Heung-min Son and Harry Kane securing the victory. Brighton were a constant threat throughout the match, and had two goals denied as well as a penalty claim that was not given.
With reports suggesting that Tottenham are looking to sign a centre-back in the summer, it is possible that Dier could be on his way out of the club.
He is linked him a move to AS Roma, where former Spurs manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly keen on reuniting with him.
Dier joined Tottenham from Sporting Lisbon in 2014 and has made 356 appearances for the club and has 13 goals and 12 assists.
Gaffney obviously at a different game
Get rid of him. Unreliable!
He crap, l don’t understand why they don’t bench him. Something wrong with Spurs Bosses! Mistake after mistake but always in the line up to play!
I cannot take anyone setious who is tweeting 20 minutes into a game about anything good or bad.
You should look at our record when he doesn’t play.
It is very poor.
He has always had mistakes in him but he is the best of a pretty average bunch!
Dier is always terrible player because he always give away and give other team.opportunity to score
It is time for Spurs to get 2 new central defender because Lingfield must go