Jamie O’Hara was not impressed with summer arrival Omar Marmoush’s display against Leeds United, labelling him ‘Absolute Garbage’.
Tottenham saw their well-worked three-game winning run come to an end at Elland Road, as Noah Okafor’s second-half goal was enough to seal the three points. While Roberto De Zerbi has got his team playing attractive, attacking football, there’s a long way to go in achieving consistent results on the pitch, and the trip to Elland Road was a reality check in some way.
In terms of the players’ performances, Spurs have had this problem where they are attacking the ball and unable to score their chances. The issues were evident at the start of the season, and now were visible again against Leeds United, with the forwards once again disappointing.
Jamie O’Hara labels Spurs forward ‘Absolute Garbage’
TalkSport host Jamie O’Hara was not happy with the way Spurs’ attackers played in the game, and on his segment on the channel, labelled Omar Marmoush an ‘Absolute Garbage’. He further went on to state ‘fraud’ as a choice word to describe the Egyptian’s performances and even questioned the signing to some extent.
O’Hara said, “Marmoush is like fraud levels right now. Did we sign him from Manchester City, or have we signed his twin brother or something?
“I don’t know who this geezer is; he’s absolute garbage.”
O’Hara went further in assessing the team’s performances, and even added that Marmoush’s fellow striker, Dominic Solanke, is not good enough to be playing for Tottenham. He also insisted the team needs a star player up front rather than the options they currently have.
O’Hara continued, “The last three games we’ve been absolutely fantastic. Things are looking up, there’s a bit more confidence and belief in the team, and the manager does really look like he’s got this team playing.
“I believe that this team, we can get Europe.”
He added: “Solanke isn’t good enough. He’s a solid Premier League striker. Spurs need a star up front.”
Multiple reports have already pointed to Tottenham potentially seeking attacking reinforcements in January, despite their outlay in the summer, including the loan signing of Marmoush from Manchester City. Some of the links reported point towards forwards similar to Marmoush, in the positions the Egyptian occupies, such as Marcus Rashford.
There are some dream targets like Eli Junior Kroupi, although the Bournemouth star is seemingly unavailable ahead of January. As for the futures of their current forwards, Solanke is eager to stay at the club, while Richarlison could be allowed to leave.
Then comes the question about Marmoush, who is only on a loan deal, with the deal consisting of an obligation to buy. Irrespective of whether the Egyptian improves his performances moving ahead, he will become a permanent member of the Spurs squad moving ahead, which calls for answers on whether Tottenham negotiated the right terms for the attacker.
