Tottenham Hotspur won 2-0 at Brentford in the Premier League on Sunday and here are our Spurs player ratings from the game.
Spurs were without Micky van de Ven following the 23-year-old Dutchman’s 45-minute return in the 3-0 win against Elfsborg. with Ange Postecoglou explaining the absence of the centre-back.
“Just trying to manage his minutes and we looked at it and it’s a quick turnaround,” he said. “Speaking with the medical team and Micky himself, we think we’ll just keep him on ice this weekend, give him another week of training and then hopefully he’ll be ready for the end of the week.”
Tottenham signed a new centre-back on Sunday in Kevin Danso. The 26-year-old joined on loan from Lens with an obligation to buy him in the summer for €25million (£20.9million), when he will start a five-year contract. The centre-back, who will wear the number four shirt, will be available to face Liverpool on Thursday night if his work permit is sorted by then which it is expected to be.
Spurs began nervously but did take the lead half an hour in when an inswinging Son Heung-min corner hit Vitaly Janelt on the line and bounced into the Brentford goal.
They battled away in a tight game and substitute Pape Matar Sarr scored their second. A lovely ball from Son into the midfielder’s path sent him into the box and the Senegal international poked it through the goalkeeper’s legs and into the net to seal the win.
Here are our Spurs player ratings from the match:
Antonin Kinsky
Played an early loose ball that put Spurs in a bit of trouble but saved from Norgaard after the visitors’ opener. Had to be attentive from set pieces but didn’t really have much to do in terms of shots on target. 7
Pedro Porro
Defended well for much of the game and mostly remained back in his own half to prevent Brentford’s forays down that flank. 7
Archie Gray
Sometimes it’s difficult to tell whether he’s actually a midfielder or a centre-back because he’s adapted so well to his new role. 8
Ben Davies
Imperious at times with his battling at the back and the backline benefited from his experience. Such an underrated defender and never shirks a challenge. 9
Djed Spence
Such an important fresh presence back in the team and he did really well up against Mbeumo. Made a goalline clearance as well during an excellent display. 9
Rodrigo Bentancur
Looking more and more like his old self and he battled away in the centre of the pitch with some interceptions and touches. 8
Yves Bissouma
A solid enough performance with the odd sloppy touch from the midfielder before coming off about 67 minutes in. 6
Dejan Kulusevski
Started off in the midfield and then moved to the right wing in the second half. Teed up Bergvall for an effort and had one himself into the side-netting. 6
Mikey Moore
Played a couple of progressive passes but 17-year-old understandably struggled a bit physically at times against the Brentford defenders. Hooked at half-time. 5
Richarlison
Battled away against Brentford’s big defenders with little joy. Did his fair share of defending from set pieces before coming off with 10 minutes to go. 6
Son Heung-min
Curled in a corner on the half hour mark which struck Janelt and bounced into the goal. He showed a real captain’s performance with tracking back, tackling and got a great assist for Sarr’s late goal. 8
Subs
Lucas Bergvall
Came on for the second half and fired a low shot just wide before the hour mark. Brought the required energy to the centre of the pitch. 6
Pape Matar Sarr
Lovely run and finish for his goal and just when Spurs needed it the most. 7
Dane Scarlett
A busy display at the end of the game to keep the defence occupied. N/A
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