Troy Deeney has told Tottenham Hotspur’s fans that Ange Postecoglou’s team are much more of a goal threat when one key player in particular is on the pitch.
Tottenham Hotspur made it three victories in a row as they defeated Ipswich Town 4-1 away at Portman Road as they bid to salvage their Premier League campaign.
Brennan Johnson’s brace along with goals from Djed Spence and Dejan Kulusevski secured the win for Ange Postecoglou’s men who are now ten points off the top five.
Tottenham upturn in form has coincided with several big-name players returning from injury and Deeney names the player in particular who has been a major boost for the North London club.
Brennan Johnson makes Tottenham more of a goal threat
Troy Deeney claims that Tottenham look much more threatening in front of goal when Brennan Johnson is on the pitch.
The £45m forward marked his first start back from injury with two goals to take his tally to the season to 14 in all competitions.
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists |
| Premier League | 23 | 9 | 2 |
| Europa League | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| EFL Cup | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 34 | 14 | 3 |
Brennan Johnson’s stats 2024/25
Tottenham fans have strongly criticised Johnson this season, however, the Welsh international’s goal-scoring ability has been missed over recent weeks, according to the former Watford striker.
Deeney told the BBC Sport: “Timely for him to be back with two good goals. Tottenham have missed his direct play and obviously, that goal threat that he carries.
Spurs are looking a lot more like the real attacking threat we know they can be.”
Postecoglou added Johnson is a unique player for his team claiming: “Brennan’s really good for us. We don’t really have another front third player like him. He just knows when to arrive at the right time. He’s really clinical.”
Brennan Johnson is Tottenham’s top scorer this season by three goals
Johnson’s brace against Ipswich moves his three clear of Totteham’s next-highest goal scorer Dominic Solanke emphasising just how crucial the youngster has been for them.
Postecoglou’s team have managed to share the goals around the team nicely with five players having hit double digits for the campaign.
| Player | Apps | Goals |
| Brennan Johnson | 34 | 14 |
| Dominic Solanke | 29 | 11 |
| Dejan Kulusevski | 41 | 10 |
| Son Heung-min | 35 | 10 |
| James Maddison | 33 | 10 |
Tottenham’s top scorers this season in all competitionsSolanke, Kulusevski, Son and Maddison are also on ten goals or more for the Lilywhites this term and once Solanke is back, Postecoglou will have a real plethora of attacking options to pick from again.
