Despite the intense pressing disadvantage, Tottenham's manager did not seem agitated. His expression seemed as if he had expected such chaos in the first ten minutes. He didn't yell out any additional orders, nor complaints, just stood there with his arms crossed like a statue.
The Spurs players also didn't seem fazed; like robots, they moved onto the next phase of play without a word. Son Heung-min, who was leading the line, had already been briefed by the analysis team on what to expect, yet that didn't stop him from sprinting at Vladimir Petrovic for an easy pressure trigger.
"Offside, flag up!"
Barnsley made their way back into shape and took their positions. Vladimir was standing on the edge of the box and warming up his aggression with Diego Nunez, sending controlled shoves to the attackers.
