Guglielmo Vicario \u2013 6
\nWatched an early effort zip past his post after the defence was exposed. Moments later he pushed away a strike heading for the bottom corner. Added another routine save low to his right on 30 minutes.<\/p>\n
Pedro Porro \u2013 6
\nSpurs built far less through the right than the left. He was quiet until midway through the half when he drifted into central areas. Aside from a blocked effort and a couple of decent crosses, he had a low-key opening period.<\/p>\n
Cristian Romero \u2013 8
\nSplit the defence with a superb lofted pass to send Kudus through \u2013 the kind of creativity expected from Maddison. Flicked on a near-post header to assist the opener from a corner and carried the ball forward with authority.<\/p>\n
Micky van de Ven \u2013 7
\nBattled intensely with his opposite number throughout the half. Collected a harsh yellow card for a stray hand to the face as he broke past his man, meaning he\u2019s suspended for the Dortmund clash.<\/p>\n
Djed Spence \u2013 7
\nCombined well with Odobert down the left. Put in some strong tackles along the touchline and showed the aggression Spurs will need with Udogie sidelined until January.<\/p>\n
Joao Palhinha \u2013 6.5
\nA steady presence in midfield, circulating possession sensibly and allowing the creators around him to flourish. Surprisingly booked despite winning the ball cleanly.<\/p>\n
Archie Gray \u2013 7
\nStarting again in the pivot, he continues to look comfortable in the role. With Palhinha deeper, he had licence to push on and influence play progressively.<\/p>\n
Xavi Simons \u2013 7
\nScoring recently has lifted him. Operated brightly in the final third and linked play neatly. Still needs a bit more strength on the ball at times, but he\u2019s settling into his Tottenham role.<\/p>\n
Mohammed Kudus \u2013 8
\nForced a save from a tight angle after shrugging off his marker. Turned his man brilliantly on 20 minutes before firing in a dangerous cross that nearly resulted in an own goal. Produced his trademark bursts through the middle but sometimes held the ball too long, including a heavy touch on a great chance from Richarlison. A lively half.<\/p>\n
Richarlison \u2013 7
\nNearly scored inside a minute from Odobert\u2019s delivery, but hit it where the keeper could reach. Tested the goalkeeper from distance and worked tirelessly down the channels. Delivered a superb cross that Kudus should have converted.<\/p>\n
Wilson Odobert \u2013 7.5
\nStarted electric, twisting up the right-back before supplying a delightful ball that should have been finished. Looked dangerous every time he attacked his man, raising questions about why he hasn\u2019t been given a consistent run on the left.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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