The full-time whistle has blown between Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham in the Premier League, and the player ratings are in.
Tottenham full-time player ratings vs Fulham
Guglielmo Vicario – The goalkeeper was well beaten for the two Fulham goals, but the second could have been prevented if he had simply booted the ball up the field. He was not threatened as much in the second half, as Marco Silva’s men looked to protect their lead. 2.
Pedro Porro – Not at his best defensively in this match-up, as the Tottenham full-back struggled to deal with Chukwueze’s threat, with the Fulham winger often getting in behind him on Spurs’ right. Offensively, he offered some threat with his deliveries into the box, creating one of Tottenham’s better chances for Kolo Muani in the second half. 6.
Kevin Danso – It was an opening five minutes to forget for Tottenham in the first forty-five, which ultimately cost them the game. Danso replaced Cristian Romero, who was suspended for this match, and he could do nothing to steady a backline that has now conceded eleven goals in their last three matches. In the second half, it was more assured, although Fulham threatened far less. 5.
Micky van de Ven – The Dutchman was one of Tottenham’s best players in the first half, as he prevented a clear goalscoring opportunity when Chukwueze rounded Vicario. It could easily have been four if not for the centre-back’s pace and recovery tackles. He had some respite in the second half as Spurs chased the game. 7.
Destiny Udogie – Had a very subpar performance and offered little for Tottenham in attack throughout the game. With Spurs chasing the match, more overlapping runs would have been expected, but none were present. 4.
Joao Palhinha – One of his poorest matches in a Tottenham shirt since signing. He offered little protection to the backline and did not come close to closing down Tete’s strike for the opener. It was no surprise that he was taken off. 4.
Archie Gray – The midfielder did not offer much at either end of the pitch, particularly in the first half, when Fulham attacked with ease. With Tottenham chasing the match, Thomas Frank opted for more freshness in midfield and removed the youngster. 4.5.
Lucas Bergvall – Not quite as influential as he was against PSG, but he did look energetic in the second half and registered the assist for Mohammed Kudus’ strike in the second half. Went close with a flicked header at the near post from a corner. Was strange to see Frank take him off just as he was driving Spurs up the pitch. 7.
Mohammed Kudus – The Ghana international was a livewire in the first half and often looked to make things happen for Tottenham in the final third. He eventually scored for Spurs in the second half with a well-struck volley. 8.
Richarlison – The forward struggled to affect proceedings up top and did not manage a shot during his time on the pitch before being taken off. 4.
Randal Kolo Muani – Definitely the brightest of Tottenham’s forward players, as he was sharp in picking up loose balls. He had a good chance in the second half, meeting Porro’s cross with a header, but he could not direct it goalwards. 6.5.
Substitutes
Xavi Simons – Came on in place of Richarlison and had a good chance to make it 2–2 after Porro’s cutback found him in the box, but he fired over. 5.
Wilson Odobert – Replaced Archie Gray but offered little attacking thrust as Tottenham chased the match. 5.
Rodrigo Bentancur – Came on for Joao Palhinha and slotted into the pivot role as Spurs looked for freshness in midfield. 5.
Pape Sarr – Replaced Lucas Bergvall. N/A.
Mathys Tel – A desperate Thomas Frank threw Tel on for Udogie as Spurs pushed late on. N/A.