Tottenham have started the season with a strong defensive record, yet one statistic shows that Pedro Porro has not hit the ground running under Thomas Frank.
Thomas Frank’s side have shown early on in the Premier League season that they are capable of keeping clean sheets even against some of the best attacking sides.
Two clean sheets in three games with one goal conceded is an impressive record for a side that finished 17th last term, ending on negative goal difference.
Frank’s side have held their own even against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, keeping a clean sheet against the Citizens away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Tottenham’s Pedro Porro tops unwanted Premier League stat
The 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth in matchweek three was a wake-up call that there is still room to improve as a team and as individuals.
A statistic from WhoScored has now revealed that one Tottenham player has been easy to get past in the opening three gameweeks of the Premier League.
According to the outlet, no defender has been dribbled past more times than Pedro Porro in the league this season, with the Spurs full-back beaten a total of six times in the three gameweeks so far.
Porro’s attacking demands are hurting his defensive solidity
Porro struggled against Bournemouth in Tottenham’s last fixture, with Antoine Semenyo finding it easy on the right of Spurs’ defence.
Thomas Frank had to take the Spaniard off following his inability to contain the Ghana international, with Destiny Udogie making his return for the first time this season, while Djed Spence had to move over to the right.
Porro offers more to Tottenham than his defensive capability, with the full-back possessing a wide range of passing that allows him to create from open play and dead-ball situations.
However, at this level, every facet of the game matters and Frank will be hoping he can help his full-back improve on this statistic.