The half-time whistle has blown between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United in Thomas Frank’s first London derby as Spurs boss in the Premier League, and the player ratings are in.
The scores are level at the break between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United, with neither side managing to find the back of the net.
We’ve rated every Tottenham player from 1 to 10 based on their first-half performance at the London Stadium.
Tottenham half-time player ratings vs West Ham
Guglielmo Vicario – West Ham United have had their moments in the first half, but they have not threatened Vicario with anything substantial just yet. 6.
Pedro Porro – The Spanish full-back does indeed have his hands full, as West Ham are overloading his flank with Diouf, Lucas Paqueta and Crysencio Summerville all looking to cause him problems. He has held his nerve so far. 7.
Cristian Romero – The Hammers’ set-piece struggles, particularly from corners, were highlighted once again when Romero headed home from close range after a Mohammed Kudus delivery. The goal, however, was disallowed for a push. 7.
Micky Van de Ven – West Ham United have looked dangerous each time they have gone forward, but Van de Ven has produced a couple of key interceptions. 7.
Djed Spence – Lost the ball on a couple of occasions and appeared sluggish when marking Jarrod Bowen down Spurs’ left in the early portion of the game. However, he was a real weapon on the overlap all half long. 6.
Joao Palhinha – It is the sort of performance Tottenham fans are becoming accustomed to from the Portuguese midfielder, who continues to shield the back four while also keeping things ticking in midfield. 6.
Lucas Bergvall – The Swede has been full of running in the opening forty-five, looking to combine with new signing Xavi Simons and often underlapping the Dutchman. 7.
Pape Matar Sarr – The Senegal international is yet to impose himself on proceedings, but with Simons out wide, he continues his shift as Tottenham’s number ten in this one. 6.
Xavi Simons – Has seen the ball a couple of times and made a few driving runs, often looking to combine with those around him, but there has been no end product just yet. His shot led to the corner for Romero’s disallowed goal. 6.
Mathys Tel – The young Frenchman was tasked with leading the line after his wonder strike during the international break, but it has been a quiet evening for the 20-year-old, with few touches and little opportunity to make an impact so far. 6.
Mohammed Kudus – The Ghanaian has been met with boos each time he has touched the ball. That has not affected his style, though, with Kudus still direct and keen to take his man on. 7.