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'If I'm a Kulusevski or Kane or Son, I'm questioning the way we're playing': Ally McCoist claims Antonio Conte's tactics aren't getting the best out of Tottenham's attacking players Ally McCoist has questioned the tactics of Tottenham manager Antonio Conte McCoist feels that Conte isn't getting the best out of his attacking players Rio Ferdinand says Tottenham struggled in final third against Eintracht Frankfurt

By Jeorge Bird For Mailonline

Published: 00:45 BST, 5 October 2022 | Updated: 00:45 BST, 5 October 2022

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Ally McCoist believes that Tottenham's attacking players will be questioning Antonio Conte's tactics.

Tottenham drew 0-0 away to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, following on from their 3-1 defeat to rivals Arsenal last weekend.

In both matches Tottenham lacked quality in the final third and McCoist feels the likes of Harry Kane, Son Heung-min and Dejan Kulusevski are finding it difficult to thrive given Conte's tactics.

Ally McCoist feels that Tottenham's tactics aren't getting the best out of their attacking players

Antonio Conte's defensive philosophy has made it difficult for the likes of Harry Kane

Conte is renowned for his defensive style of play and operating with three at the back, but the system doesn't seem to be working for Tottenham at present.

Speaking on BT Sport, McCoist said: 'You look at a team like Spurs obviously coming off a really poor performance, poor result in the weekend in the derby game, you're looking for a reaction.

'I think Spurs' strengths are in the forward area of the park, I don't think anyone