Tottenham Hotspur’s Kevin Danso reminded everyone of his class with a dominant display against Everton, and the underlying numbers back it up.
Tottenham Hotspur got back to winning ways last time out against Everton with a commanding 3-0 victory away from home.
Thomas Frank’s side became the first team to beat Everton at their new ground, the Hill Dickson Stadium, maintaining their unbeaten record on the road this season.
It was a performance built on solidity at the back, where both centre-backs stood out. Micky van de Ven grabbed a brace, while he and Kevin Danso produced a faultless performance that helped Tottenham secure a fourth clean sheet of the season.
Kevin Danso shines in Tottenham’s win over Everton
Spurs fans have been full of praise for Kevin Danso, with many claiming that he is too good to be a backup option after his latest display against Everton.
The Austrian was outstanding from start to finish, marshalling the defence and keeping Everton’s forwards at bay as Thomas Frank’s men restricted them to just two shots on target and two big chances created.
Fotmob handed Danso an 8.0 rating, with only three players rated higher than the 27-year-old, and the numbers back up just how solid he was.
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Defensively, the Austrian was immense, registering 21 defensive contributions that included 18 clearances, 14 of which were headed.
He also won every duel he contested – two on the ground and four in the air – demonstrating just how dominant he was on the night.
For a player brought in for just £20 million, Danso’s performance offered further proof that he may well be one of the most astute signings of the summer window.
Praise from pundits and record-breaking stats
Squawka also revealed that Kevin Danso made 18 clearances against Everton – the most by a Tottenham player in a Premier League game since Jan Vertonghen recorded 21 against Burnley in December 2016.
The 27-year-old also received praise from former players Jamie Redknapp and Ashley Young, who were quick to hail Danso’s performance after the match.
Redknapp was pleased with how quick and aggressive Danso was against Everton, while Young applauded the defender’s rapid adaptation to Premier League football.