The league phase of the Europa League has drawn to a close in emphatic style, with Tottenham securing automatic qualification to the Round of 16 with a victory over Elfsborg. Let’s take a look at our full-time player ratings from Tottenham vs IF Elfsborg.
Tottenham player ratings vs IF Elfsborg
Brandon Austin: It was a night to remember for Austin as he kept a clean sheet for the first time in Tottenham colours! 6.
Pedro Porro: Porro was exciting in advanced areas tonight, testing the Elfsborg defence’s aerial ability persistently with whipped crosses and parading runs down the right. He was tricky with his passes and combined well with whichever player he found himself on the right flank with. 7.
Micky van de Ven: Micky was a breath of fresh air for the Tottenham defence in the first half, using his physical strength and recovery pace to limit any Elfsborg opportunities in the first half. He was substituted at half-time as a precautionary measure after a promising cameo. 8.
Ben Davies: Davies started the night at left-back, enjoying the freedom to roam up and down the pitch. He was eventually moved into centre back alongside Gray and was solid. 7.
Archie Gray: Gray found himself at centre-back once again tonight, and he had three different partners in total. The young Englishman was superb when he needed to be, both in possession and when defending. 8.
Rodrigo Bentancur: Bentancur was tidy in possession and defensively in the first half, sweeping up when necessary and keeping it simple in position. He was replaced at half-time by Bissouma as he was a booking away from a suspension. 7.
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Pape Sarr: Sarr wasn’t a standout player by any means but he was solid when he needed to be. The Senegal international had to deputise at left-back for the large majority of the second half, and didn’t put a foot wrong. 6.
Lucas Bergvall: Bergvall was eager to impress against a side from his home nation, but the young Swede has certainly had better days in Lilywhite as he gave away possession too easily at times. He had a header saved but it was probably a night to forget for Bergvall. 5.
Mikey Moore: Moore started promisingly on the right flank but failed to capitalise on any opportunities he created. His impressive intent to attack his defender was prominent throughout the match, but his effectiveness faded as the game grew on. He finally scored his first Tottenham goal though, with a wonderful solo effort. What a moment for the lad! 7.
Richarlison: Richy was kept quiet for most of the game. 4.5.
Heung-min Son: Sonny was electric in the first half and had his opposition fullback on toast. It was his dancing feet and intricate football that was causing the Elfsborg defence a headache for the entirety of the first half. The Spurs captain was replaced at half time by Kulusevski, getting some much-needed rest. 8.
Substitutes:
Radu Dragusin: Dragusin was van de Ven’s half-time replacement, but the Romanian became the latest Tottenham player to pick up an injury. N/A.
Yves Bissouma: Bissouma was very assured on the ball and battled hard out of possession. He was very solid in that was what Tottenham needed to secure victory. 7.
Dejan Kulusevski: Kulusevski came on for Son and made an important impact, providing Dane Scarlett with a beautiful cross that led to Spurs’ opener. He was an important figure in securing Tottenham’s spot in the last 16. 7.5.
Dane Scarlett: Dane replaced Dragusin and made an instant impact, as he latched onto a delightful Kulusevski cross and headed home his first Tottenham goal! Minutes later, he provided the assist for Ajayi’s goal. A surprising super sub! Scarlett only managed four goals in 20 games for Oxford United on loan in the Championship, but it’s one in one for Spurs now this season! 9.