AliousRicharlison pulled one back in the 66th minute, but it wasn’t enough to prevent Tottenham Hotspur from slipping to a 2-1 defeat in the derby.
Here’s a revised look at how Spurs’ players performed against Fulham FC at Craven Cottage.
Tottenham endured a nightmare start, falling behind inside seven minutes when Harry Wilson struck for Fulham. Alex Iwobi added a second in the 34th minute, leaving Igor Tudor’s side with a mountain to climb at the break.
Player Ratings
GK: Guglielmo Vicario – 6/10
Produced a few important saves but couldn’t stop Fulham from scoring twice before half-time.
RB: Pedro Porro – 6.5/10
Showed flashes of quality going forward and remained involved throughout.
CB: Radu Dragusin – 7/10
Put in a composed defensive display and handled his duties well.
CB: Micky van de Ven – 6/10
Had some shaky moments and struggled to keep things tight defensively.
LB: Archie Gray – 7/10
Worked hard at the back and made a key contribution by assisting Richarlison’s goal.
CM: Conor Gallagher – 5.5/10
Struggled to impose himself and delivered an inconsistent performance in midfield.
CM: Joao Palhinha – 6.5/10
Provided solidity in the middle of the park and wasn’t afraid to try his luck from distance.
CM: Yves Bissouma – 6/10
Tracked back diligently but lacked cutting edge when pushing forward.
RW: Randal Kolo Muani – 6/10
Created a promising opportunity but couldn’t make it count.
ST: Dominic Solanke – 6.5/10
Had a few bright moments but failed to get on the scoresheet.
LW: Xavi Simons – 6/10
Found it difficult to influence the game and rarely threatened in attack.
Substitutes
ST: Richarlison – 7/10
Made an immediate impact with a well-taken goal to give Spurs hope.
LW: Mathys Tel – 6.5/10
Added energy and directness after coming off the bench.
CM: Pape Matar Sarr – 6.5/10
Contributed defensively and helped steady the midfield.
LB: Souza – 6/10
Put in a steady shift after being introduced.
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