Tottenham's Player Ratings vs Copenhagen: Xavi Simons Shines, Micky van de Ven's Performance Draws Criticism
Standard Sport's verdict on Tottenham's performance against Copenhagen:
Guglielmo Vicario: 7
A quieter night for Vicario, who still performed well. He made four routine saves and was confident in claiming the ball when Copenhagen crossed the ball in. His recent heroics have been a stabilizing force for the team.
Pedro Porro: 8
Porro's crossfield switches to the left wing were a highlight. He created two chances for Richarlison, showing his ability to link play and create opportunities. His frustration after the second chance was missed was understandable.
Cristian Romero: 8
Romero was positive on the ball, firing line-breaking passes to Xavi Simons. He also quickly cleaned up after mistakes from teammates, leading from the front. His Puskas-worthy goal was a moment of individual brilliance, restoring calm after a red card.
Micky van de Ven: 4
Van de Ven's performance was 'ridiculous' and 'Puskas-worthy' in the wrong way. He made a costly mistake, running near the length of the pitch in the blink of an eye, leading to a goal. This error single-handedly disrupted the team's momentum.
Destiny Udogie: 7
Udogie started brightly, combining well with Odobert and adding danger to the left wing. However, he faded as the game progressed, which is understandable given his lack of recent playing time.
Rodrigo Bentancur: 8
Bentancur was a pressing machine, full of energy despite recent criticism. He was composed on the ball and more progressive with his passing, making him a key player in Tottenham's midfield.
Pape Matar Sarr: 7
Sarr's start was slow, but he grew into the game. When Tottenham went down to ten men, he seemed to relish the extra running, showing his determination and impact.
Brennan Johnson: 7
Johnson was clinical when his chances came, and he drove well with the ball. However, his straight red card was incredibly harsh, and it left Tottenham with a difficult situation.
Xavi Simons: 8
Simons had a superb first-half performance, thriving in the space Copenhagen offered him centrally. He should have had three assists, showcasing his creativity and ability to link play. His performance was impressive, but he was unfortunately sacrificed after Johnson's red card.
Wilson Odobert: 8
Odobert was the best of Tottenham's options on the left, direct in his running, and a constant threat. He took his goal well, doubling Tottenham's lead and providing a much-needed boost to the team's morale.
Randal Kolo Muani: 7
Kolo Muani had a wasteful display, missing two huge chances before the break. However, he then provided a stunning touch to assist Odobert's goal, showing his ability to create chances and contribute to the team's success.
Substitutes:
Joao Palhinha (Simons 61'): 8
Palhinha came on to secure the lead and ended up extending it with a burst forward. His cameo was superb, showcasing his energy and ability to impact the game.
Richarlison (Kolo Muani 72'): 4
Richarlison had a frustrating night, hitting the bar with a header and then again with a blazing penalty. While he could argue he was unlucky, a ruthless striker would have converted both chances.
Djed Spence (Udogie 72'): 6
Spence came on after a knock, and while he had a couple of decent bursts down the left, he didn't have a significant impact on the game.
Kevin Danso (Romero 72'): 6
Danso cruised through the final 20 minutes as Copenhagen offered no attacking threat, providing stability and security for Tottenham's defense.
Dane Scarlett (Odobert 80'): 7
Scarlett did superbly to win the penalty, which he clearly wanted to take. His performance in his first minutes of the season was impressive, showing his determination and impact.
