0% dribbles, 0% key passes 15x ball lost, Ange Urged to drop 5/10 Tottenham flop after reckless play V Qarabag FK
After a rocky start to the season, marked by losses to Arsenal and Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur seems to have found their rhythm. Their 3-0 victory over Qarabağ FK in the Europa League marked their third consecutive win, but the scoreline belies the challenges they faced.
Tottenham was reduced to ten men just seven minutes in due to a reckless challenge from Radu Dragusin, which made it seem like it could be a long night ahead. However, under Ange Postecoglou, Spurs maintained their style and quickly regained control of the match.
Among the standout performers was Destiny Udogie, who had a significant impact despite initially starting on the bench, likely being rested for the upcoming match against Manchester United. After Dragusin’s red card, Udogie replaced Lucas Bergvall to reinforce the defense. He balanced his defensive duties with offensive contributions, reflecting Postecoglou’s attacking philosophy.
Udogie’s performance earned him an impressive 8/10 rating from Spurs writer Alasdair Gold, who noted his role in maintaining a clean sheet. His display reaffirmed his status as a key player for the season.
In contrast, midfielder Yves Bissouma struggled to make an impact. While he didn’t jeopardize the team’s performance as Dragusin did, he was noticeably off pace during his 71 minutes on the field and was responsible for giving away a penalty. This was only his third start of the season, which may explain his lack of sharpness.
Gold rated Bissouma at 5/10, describing his performance as “erratic,” highlighting both good moments and several mistakes. In his time on the pitch, he made three clearances, three interceptions, and one tackle, but his passing accuracy was only 84%, and he lost possession 15 times.
Overall, while it was a successful night for Spurs, Bissouma’s performance raises concerns ahead of the match against Manchester United. Based on his display, Postecoglou may need to reconsider his starting position to avoid potential pitfalls in that crucial game.
