Tottenham half time ratings vs Crystal Palace: Kulusevski injury concern ahead of Europa League final – 1/10 for defender

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The first half of the action has just ended between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace in North London.

It has been a good few days for the club after Tottenham beat Bodo/Glimt to secure their place in the Europa League final where they will face Manchester United.

Ange Postecoglou’s side have today headed into the dressing room currently trailing 1-0, when it should be at least 3-0.

Below, we have given each Tottenham player a performance rating on a scale of 0-10, with 10 highest score achievable for an outstanding display.

Here’s how the players rated –

Tottenham player ratings vs Crystal Palace

Antonin Kinsky – 6

A first appearance for Kinsky since the FA Cup defeat at Aston Villa in February. Breathed a sigh of relief when he spilled the goal on his goal line. Showed good reactions to deny Sarr at his near post. Has been far busier than he would have liked.

Pedro Porro – 3

Only one of three players to retain their place from the Bodo win. Has had a difficult half up against Mitchell.

Kevin Danso – 4

Did well to get his leg in the way to block a shot from Mateta.

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Ben Davies – 3

Caught out of place for Mateta’s disallowed goal. Made an important block to deny Palace a shot on 30 mins.

Djed Spence – 1

Fortunate that Palace’s goal was ruled offside. He had tucked inside too much to give the visitors too much room to cross. Lost possession in the middle of the pitch, which resulted in Munoz crashing a shot against the crossbar – constantly out of position.

Pape Matar Sarr – 3

Sloppy in possession on more than one occasion.

Archie Gray – 4

Another rare outing in midfield but will be frustrated with not being able to make the most of the opportunity.

Rodrigo Bentancur – 4

Was given the captain’s armband but has not impacted the match, could not get back to stop the cross for Eze’s goal.

Mathys Tel – 5

Started out on the left but moved into the middle after Dejan Kulusevski’s withdrawal. With no creativity in midfield, has not had any decent service.

Dejan Kulusevski – 5

Operating centrally in the front three and was on the end of a whack to his knee from Guehi, which ended his match on 18 minutes.

Wilson Odobert – 3

Switched over to the left wing when Moore came on, nothing of note from the Frenchman.

Substitutes

Mikey Moore – 4

Brought on in place of Kulusevski but has been a passenger.

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