Tottenham’s finest and worst gamers in disappointing north London derby defeat
Tottenham Hotspur suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat by the hands of rivals Arsenal within the north London derby on Sunday.
Ange Postecoglou’s aspect had been unable to outsmart the Gunners’ weakened squad and failed to attain previous the formidable defensive pairing of William Saliba and Gabriel.
However who impressed probably the most throughout the derby? This is Tottenham’s finest and worst gamers in accordance with 90min’s participant rankings.
Micky van de Ven – 6/10
Micky van de Ven was generally a little bit shaky when passing out the again however in any other case a serious menace for Spurs’ aspect. His restoration tempo was firmly on present in opposition to Arsenal, as was his potential contained in the field.
The defender made certain to get himself in the best place on the proper time to snuff out Arsenal’s assault and proved to be calm when in possession.
The consequence did not favour Spurs, however Van de Ven’s efficiency was worthy of an applause.
Dominic Solanke – 6/10
Dominic Solanke lastly obtained the possibility to make one other look for his new north London aspect after lacking the final two video games with an ankle damage – but he was unable to etch his title onto the scoresheet.
It was nonetheless a promising efficiency from the previous Bournemouth man, who held the ball up nicely in opposition to Arsenal’s colossal defence. Solanke additionally got here near incomes an opportunity in entrance of objective – however appeared to be caught up over whether or not to shoot or cross.
It will not be lengthy earlier than Solanke earns his first objective for Spurs.
Brennan Johnson – 4/10
Brennan Johnson was a part of an attacking lineup who didn’t create something of word as Spurs had been unable to attain something previous David Raya.
Johnson symbolised one of many weaker gamers in Spurs’ assault, failing to trigger any actual issues for the Gunners. Jurrien Timber dealt with any of Johnson’s pursuits with ease and the Spurs winger didn’t utilise any area on provide to him.
Whereas all of Tottenham’s ahead gamers had been underwhelming, Johnson was particularly poor in opposition to Arsenal.
Cristian Romero – 5/10
Cristian Romero determined to defend in a kamikaze model in opposition to Arsenal: quick, unfastened and considerably loopy.
He usually lunged into challenges, rushed out of the line of defense for no actual motive and ran across the pitch with no actual intention. The Spurs defender additionally allowed Gabriel to go Arsenal’s profitable objective after failing utterly to mark his man.
His hot-headed mentality reared itself on the pitch – with Romero’s carelessness symbolising among the worst elements of Tottenham’s defence
