– Timo Werner (4/10): Missed a big chance, ineffective overall
– Lucas Bergvall (5/10): Failed to make an impact
4. Notable substitutes:
– Brennan Johnson (8/10): Scored for the fifth consecutive game
– Dejan Kulusevski (8/10): Strong cameo, created space for Johnson’s goal
– Dominic Solanke (7/10): Assisted Johnson’s goal
5. Defensive performance:
– Cristian Romero and Archie Gray (both 7/10) had solid games
– Ben Davies (6/10) was caught out for Ferencvaros’ disallowed goal and late consolation
6. Overall, it was a hard-fought victory for Tottenham, with young players like Moore and Gray impressing alongside more experienced teammates. The team’s depth was evident in the impact of the substitutes.
7. Tactical flexibility:
– Archie Gray demonstrated versatility by playing both center-back and left-back during the match, highlighting Ange Postecoglou’s tactical adaptability.
8. Midfield control:
– Yves Bissouma (7/10) showed flashes of brilliance in breaking up play and distributing the ball, though occasionally careless in possession.
– The Bissouma-Sarr midfield partnership seems to be developing well, providing both defensive stability and attacking impetus.
9. Set-piece threat:
– Cristian Romero went close with a header from a set-piece, indicating Tottenham’s potential threat from dead-ball situations.
10. Attacking depth:
– The impact of substitutes Johnson, Kulusevski, and Solanke underlines Tottenham’s strength in depth in attacking positions.
– This could be crucial for squad rotation in a busy schedule of Premier League and Europa League fixtures.
11. Areas for improvement:
– The late goal conceded suggests there’s still work to be done on defensive concentration in the closing stages of matches.
– Werner’s struggles highlight the need for more consistent performances from the forward line.
12. Youth integration:
– The strong performances of Moore and Gray show Postecoglou’s commitment to integrating young talent into the first team.
13. European form:
This victory makes it two wins from two in the Europa League, putting Tottenham in a strong position in their group.
14. Building momentum:
With players like Johnson scoring consistently and others returning from injury, Tottenham seems to be building positive momentum in both domestic and European competitions.
This match against Ferencvaros, while not perfect, demonstrated Tottenham’s ability to grind out results in challenging European away fixtures. It also showcased the squad’s depth and the emergence of young talents, which bodes well for the club’s ambitions this season.
