O’Hara brands Tottenham forward Omar Marmoush a ‘fraud’ after Leeds defeat

Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara has launched a scathing attack on Omar Marmoush and Dominic Solanke after Tottenham Hotspur’s 1-0 Premier League defeat by Leeds United on 21 November 2026.

Marmoush was substituted after 65 minutes, with Dejan Kulusevski coming on in his place, while Solanke began the match on the bench before entering as a substitute. The striker made little impact after being introduced.

Speaking about the result on the Jim Day Phone In programme, O’Hara said he was deeply unimpressed by Tottenham’s attacking performance.

“Solanke was nowhere to be seen when he came on as a substitute,” O’Hara said, in comments published by talkSPORT.

He then directed his strongest criticism at Marmoush, who joined Tottenham from Manchester City during the summer 2026 transfer window initially on loan.

“Omar Marmoush has now reached the level of a fraudulent player. I do not know what he is doing,” O’Hara said.

“Did we sign him from Manchester City, or did we sign his twin brother? I do not know who this man is, because he is absolutely terrible by every measure.”

The loan agreement will become a permanent transfer next summer for a basic fee of £50m, with a further £10m available through add-ons and incentives.

Marmoush, an Egypt international, has started nine Premier League matches under manager Roberto De Zerbi this season but has scored only once in all competitions.

His failure to score against Leeds also extended a significant away run. Marmoush has yet to score in an away Premier League match since moving to Manchester City from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025.

O’Hara also questioned whether Tottenham’s forwards were affecting the team’s decision-making in the final third. He contrasted their current approach with the delivery provided by other players, including Mohammed Kudus.

“You have players such as Mohammed Kudus who want to send balls into the penalty area and put them in dangerous positions,” he said.

“We are now becoming reluctant to put the ball into the box because the forwards will not be able to score.”

The defeat against Leeds highlighted Tottenham’s continued lack of threat in front of goal, with neither Marmoush nor Solanke able to provide the attacking contribution O’Hara believed was required.