Wilson Odobert’s introduction flipped the script entirely for Tottenham Hotspur against Manchester United, offering signs that he is slowly starting to find his feet in north London.
Thomas Frank would have been satisfied with his side’s display against Manchester United, particularly the second-half performance where Tottenham played with real intent and attacking purpose.
The first half, though, was poor, with Spurs failing to pose any real threat on the United goal as they managed no shots on target before the break.
In the second half, Frank looked to shake things up and turned to his bench, bringing on Wilson Odobert, and it proved to be a decision that completely changed the game for the Lilywhites.
Wilson Odobert impresses for Tottenham against Manchester United
The Frenchman replaced Kolo Muani and brought life to Spurs’ attack with his direct play and creativity, instantly stretching United’s backline and giving Tottenham a much-needed spark going forward.
The stats do back up that Odobert’s introduction was what sparked Tottenham into life, as data shows he created the most chances(3) in the game and was one of the sharpest players on the pitch.
His willingness to take on defenders saw him complete two take-ons and his composure in possession earned him a 100% pass accuracy, giving Spurs a different dimension in attack – it was clear the tempo shifted once he stepped onto the field.
Below are Odobert’s standout numbers from his performance at Old Trafford:
| Statistic | Wilson Odobert |
|---|---|
| Chances created | 3 |
| Take-ons completed | 2 |
| Pass completion | 100% |
| Duels won | 100% |
| Total shots | 1 |
| FotMob rating | 8.0 (Player of the Match) |
Wilson Odobert’s confidence growing after difficult start at Spurs
This is the sort of performance that will do Wilson Odobert a world of good, as his confidence continues to build after what had been a testing start to life at Spurs.
The French winger endured a tough opening spell following his long-term injury layoff, but this season he looks to be finding rhythm and consistency with regular game time under Thomas Frank.
After scoring in midweek and now registering an assist against Manchester United, Odobert has produced two goal contributions in his last two outings, which suggests that his adaptation to English football is finally taking shape.
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