In a surprising move, Tottenham Hotspur’s star midfielder James Maddison was taken off at half-time during their 4-1 win over West Ham.

As if matters could get no worse for West Ham, an open palmed strike by Kudus on Sarr prompted a VAR review and a red card. Or maybe it was for the push into the face of Micky van de Ven. Either way, Lopetegui will have one hand tied behind his back next week in his last-longer scrap for ongoing employment with Manchester United's Erik ten Hag.

James Maddison wasn't substituted against West Ham due to any injury problem, instead Ange Postecoglou's decision was tactical.

James Maddison ’s half-time substitution during Tottenham ’s Premier League clash against West Ham was for ‘tactical reasons’. It was the Hammers who broke the deadlock at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Mohammed Kudus turning home Jarrod Bowen’s inviting cross on 18 minutes.

JAMES MADDISON was hooked off at half-time in a bold tactical switch by Ange Postecoglou. Tottenham were drawing 1-1 with West Ham after the opening 45 minutes when the Spurs boss made the

Tottenham fans took to social media to discuss Ange Postecoglu's decision to substitute James Maddison in their game vs West Ham.

James Maddison was subbed off at half time, but it turned out to be a stroke of genius by Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou.

It’s been a mixed bag for Tottenham in the first half of their clash with West Ham on Saturday. But Dejan Kulusevski netted a brilliant equaliser midway through the half to even things up going into the break.

It’s been a mixed bag for Tottenham in the first half of their clash with West Ham on Saturday.The north London side went down early on with Mohammed Kudus giving the Hammers.But Dejan Kulusevski