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Timo Werner spotted forgetting Tottenham pre-match tradition ahead of Man Utd draw

Timo Werner spotted forgetting Tottenham pre-match tradition ahead of Man Utd draw

Timo Werner made his Spurs debut against Manchester United but made a mistake prior to the game.

Josh Lawless

Josh Lawless

Timo Werner forgot Spurs' pre-match tradition ahead of his debut for the club against Manchester United on Sunday.

The former Chelsea forward has returned to the Premier League on an initial loan, though Spurs have the option to buy him permanently for £15.5 million.

He made his first appearance in the 2-2 draw against United, registering an assist when he set up Rodrigo Bentancur's equaliser.

Werner showed promise but in all truth he didn't get off to the best start at Old Trafford.

Before every game, Spurs players take part in a mandatory pre-match huddle. It was introduced by new boss Ange Postecoglou after he replaced Antonio Conte and acts as a symbol of togetherness and unity.

Image: Getty
Image: Getty

Earlier this season, captain Heung-Min Son took the huddle in front of Spurs fans to make them feel more involved.

On Sunday, prior to kick-off, Spurs players applauded the travelling supporters in the corner.

Werner then darted off to his position down the left flank, unaware of his new team's routine before games get underway.

He had to be called over by Cristian Romero and Richarlison, scurrying over as the final man to join the huddle.

You can't blame Werner too much as it was his first game and it may not have even been mentioned to him beforehand.

But after a second spell back at RB Leipzig came to an end, the 27-year-old is already very much enjoying his time at Spurs.

Image: Getty
Image: Getty

“First of all, I’m very happy to be back,” Werner told Sky Sports.

“It’s a lot of fun to play here. You see today it’s the best league with the tempo and the game. I enjoyed it very much.

“One point but in the next few days I can train more with the guys and it can go better.”

Spurs can now enjoy a winter break as their next fixture is the huge FA Cup fourth round clash against holders Manchester City.

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Topics: Ange Postecoglou, Manchester United, Timo Werner, Tottenham Hotspur, Fan Reactions

Josh is a sports journalist who specialises in football and wrestling. He has been published by Curzon Ashton FC, Late Tackle, Manchester City FC, The Mirror, Read Man City and Manchester Evening News. He provides coverage of professional wrestling and has interviewed some of the biggest names in the field - including the first UK interview with The Hardy Boyz after their return to WWE. He has never sported a pair of Lonsdale Slip-ons, contrary to reports.

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