Former England Keeper Ben Foster launches scathing criticism of Egypt star Omar Marmoush

Former Premier League goalkeeper Ben Foster has launched scathing criticism of Tottenham Hotspur star Omar Marmoush following the Egyptian international’s difficult start to life at the north London club.

Marmoush joined Tottenham from Manchester City during the summer transfer window on a season-long loan, with Spurs committed to making the move permanent for £60 million plus add-ons.

The Egypt international arrived with expectations to strengthen Tottenham’s attacking options, but his start at the club has been underwhelming.

Marmoush is yet to score or register an assist for Spurs, with his performances coming under increasing scrutiny as the club look to find greater consistency in the final third.

Foster has now added to the criticism surrounding the 27-year-old, although his concerns are not limited to Marmoush’s performances.

The former goalkeeper has questioned the body language of Marmoush and Tottenham teammate Sávio during matches, particularly when they are not played the ball in attacking situations.

According to Foster, repeatedly waving their hands in frustration could create problems within the Tottenham dressing room if the behaviour continues.

“I imagine a Tottenham player seeing Marmoush and Savinho waving their hands and saying: Why didn’t you do that? I’m a better player than you, why didn’t you pass me the ball there? Why didn’t you do that? Soon the players will be saying they don’t want to play with them,” Foster said.

The former Premier League shot-stopper believes such reactions can create tension between teammates, particularly if other members of the squad begin questioning why certain players are demanding the ball or showing frustration when they are not involved in attacks.

Foster was also asked whether Tottenham’s senior players should intervene and speak to Marmoush and Sávio about their behaviour.

“Ultimately it depends on the problematic players in the team. If there are a lot of them, then Marmoush and Savinho will be spoken to about their behavior. They will sit together, divide the team into groups, and problems will occur in the dressing room,” he added.

Foster further explained that he would have confronted a teammate displaying similar frustration during a game.

“If any player objects and waves his hand to express his anger during the match, I would confront him about his actions at halftime and talk to him, but if this matter escalates, it will cause a big problem,” he said.

Marmoush will now be hoping to respond on the pitch when Tottenham face Aston Villa on Saturday, September 19, in their next Premier League fixture.

The Egyptian forward will be looking to end his goal drought and make a greater contribution to Tottenham’s attack as he continues his adaptation to his new surroundings.

With a significant permanent transfer fee attached to his loan move, Marmoush will be under pressure to deliver more as the season progresses, while Tottenham will hope their new attacking investment can begin producing the desired results.