Tottenham's performance against Copenhagen was a rollercoaster of emotions, with standout performances and moments of frustration. Let's dive into the player ratings and dissect the key moments!
Here's a breakdown of how Standard Sport assessed the Spurs players:
Guglielmo Vicario (7): A relatively calm evening for the goalkeeper, showcasing his confidence in claiming crosses and making four routine saves.
Pedro Porro (8): Delivered some exquisite crossfield passes and set up two excellent chances for Richarlison, visibly frustrated when they weren't converted.
Cristian Romero (8): Showed positive play with the ball, delivering passes and quickly covering for teammates' errors. He led the team with determination.
Micky van de Ven (9): A ridiculous player! His incredible, nearly full-pitch run and goal were nothing short of spectacular, single-handedly calming the stadium after a red card. This performance was truly unforgettable.
Destiny Udogie (7): Started strong, combining well with Odobert, and significantly improved Spurs' left wing's threat. He faded a bit, which is understandable considering his limited playing time.
Rodrigo Bentancur (8): A pressing machine, full of energy and composed on the ball, showcasing more progressive passing after recent criticism.
Pape Matar Sarr (7): Started slowly but grew into the game. He thrived when Spurs were down to ten men, seemingly enjoying the extra running. A much-improved performance.
Brennan Johnson (7): Clinical when his chance came, showing great ball control before receiving a harsh red card. He made a strong case for a starting position against Manchester United.
Xavi Simons (8): Superb first-half performance! He excelled in the space Copenhagen offered and should have had three assists. Unfortunate to be substituted after Johnson's red card.
Wilson Odobert (8): The best of Spurs' options on the left, demonstrating direct running and a constant threat. He scored a goal to double Spurs' lead.
Randal Kolo Muani (7): A wasteful display, missing two significant chances before the break, but then provided a stunning assist for Odobert's goal. He was a handful up front.
Substitutes:
Joao Palhinha (Simons 61’) (8): Came on to help secure the lead and ended up extending it with a brilliant attacking run. A superb cameo.
Richarlison (Kolo Muani 72’) (4): Hit the bar with a header and missed a penalty. A ruthless striker would have converted both chances.
Djed Spence (Udogie 72’) (6): Played some minutes off the bench after injury concerns. Showed a couple of decent bursts down the left.
Kevin Danso (Romero 72’) (6): Had a comfortable final 20 minutes with Copenhagen posing no attacking threat.
Dane Scarlett (Odobert 80’) (7): Did exceptionally well to win the penalty, which he clearly wanted to take. Impressive in his first minutes of the season.
But here's where it gets controversial...
Do you agree with these ratings? Which player's performance surprised you the most, and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
