Ange Postecoglou must drag Timo Werner off at half-time in Tottenham v AZ Alkmaar

Ange Postecoglou would be wise to replace Timo Werner at half-time against AZ Alkmaar at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (24 October).

As expected, Spurs dominated the majority of possession in the first half of their UEFA Europa League clash with Alkmaar in North London.

However, they weren't able to fashion too many clear-cut opportunities. Meanwhile, the visitors looked a threat on the break, with Ernest Poku looking particularly lively.

Therefore, if Postecoglou wants to avoid an unwelcome home defeat, he needs to make changes at the break, with a particular emphasis on helping his team become more clinical in the final third.

As a result, Werner is the forward who must make way, with the 28-year-old once again struggling to produce in front of goal.

Ange Postecoglou must axe Timo Werner at half-time in Tottenham v AZ Alkmaar

Werner did have some bright moments in the first half.

As per Sofascore, he played two key passes and created one big chance, crossing the ball toward Mikey Moore who headed wide, as the youngster continues his European exploits.

However, the German also did plenty wrong during the first 45 minutes, in particular missing one big chance after Lucas Bergvall had played him through one-on-one.

In addition, he succeeded with zero per cent of his dribbles, completed just 68 per cent of his passes and was accurate with just 50 per cent of his crosses into the box.

He also gave possession away 11 times and Postecoglou must be thinking about replacing him at half-time.

With Wilson Odobert sitting on the bench after his return from injury, he could be the perfect option to bring on in the second half.

In other Tottenham news, Werner could leave the club in January after a transfer update.

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