Against AZ Alkmaar, Lucas Bergvall was handed a huge responsibility by Ange Postecoglou – and he delivered for the Tottenham fans. The stats reveal just how much the 19-year-old is growing in stature.
One of Tottenham’s biggest problems this season has been the midfield. Yves Bissouma has struggled for consistency and has since been dropped to the bench.
Rodrigo Bentancur’s performances have also taken a major dip, leaving fans unconvinced that Bentancur deserves a new contract.
Of course, Bentancur was suspended for the clash against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League. However, while the more senior midfielders continue to struggle, one player has been growing into his own – Lucas Bergvall.
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It does not get bigger for Bergvall, who was tasked with marshalling Tottenham’s midfield in a must-win second-leg tie against AZ Alkmaar.
It was a relatively young midfield, with 21-year-old Pape Matar Sarr partnering the 19-year-old. But the pressure did not faze Bergvall, who delivered a performance he can be proud of—albeit not without its blemishes.
According to FotMob, no player on the pitch won more duels than Bergvall, who came out on top in all seven battles, earning a 100% accuracy.
The Swedish youngster was handed a 7.5 rating, and it was well deserved, as he made his presence felt both defensively and offensively.
Bergvall’s all-round impact for Spurs on Thursday
Not only did he put in the tackles, but he also looked to dictate play, completing 45 out of 49 passes with an accuracy of 92%.
He created one chance, had two touches in the opposition box, played five passes into the final third, and completed all three of his attempted dribbles.
Defensively, he was just as impressive, managing five interceptions, seven defensive actions, and eight recoveries. If this performance is anything to go by, Tottenham have a real gem on their hands.
| Stat Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Duels won | 7 |
| FotMob rating | 7.5 |
| Passes completed | 45/49 (92%) |
| Chances created | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 2 |
| Passes into final third | 5 |
| Dribbles completed | 3/3 |
| Interceptions | 5 |
| Defensive actions | 7 |
| Recoveries | 8 |