Tottenham started about as badly as could be imagined. The defending will rightly get criticism, but it is the lack of creativity yet again that is the major cause for concern.
GK Guglielmo Vicario
Produced the most memorable moment of the match but not for the reasons the home fans wanted. Vicario did not do well with the first goal but at least can point to a deflection. The second is unexplainable. Coming for a through ball and clearing into the stands is common for keepers and has been regularly, long since the phrase âsweeper keeperâ was fashionable.
Vicario typically does this, too. Today, with us already 1-0 down he decided to try something different, and it did not go well. Â Taking a touch while well out of his goal and under pressure, shielding the ball, and then scuffing a clearance along the ground was clearly not in the plan. However, given the multiple opportunities Vicario had to clear, it is difficult to understand what the aim was. Inevitably the ball ended up chipped back into the empty net from long range. Good finish from Harry Wilson but it was a gift. Vicario did not have much to do in the second half, and did not make another error, but had done enough in the first to put us up against it. Â Rating: 2
RB Pedro Porro
The team as a whole struggled to pass today, but Porroâs crossing was extremely poor. Â This has become a theme in recent weeks and is concerning given it is usually a strength. Time after time, Porro found Fulham players with his delivery. Was beaten easily on the right side for the first goal. Was also caught out midway through the first half as his indecision on a long ball allowed Samuel Chukwueze in on goal. Only a great Micky van de Ven tackle stopped him making it 3-0. Plenty of effort as usual from Porro, and he created a couple of chances in the second half, but we lose so much when his attacking play is struggling that we need a return to form quickly. Rating: 3
LB Destiny Udogie
Although he had more success than Porro on the other side when coming forward, this was not Udogieâs greatest game. Often had the right idea and was in good positions but a poor touch let him down. Unusual for Udogie who usually complements our attack well on the left. Thomas Frank may need to decide on which two of our three full backs will start consistently as it seems the frequent rotation is not helping and instead contributing to disjointed performances in these areas. Rating: 4
CB Kevin Danso
In for the suspended Christian Romero, Danso started slowly along with the rest of the team. Needed communication with Micky van de Ven when Vicario raced out and did not clear the ball for Harry Wilsonâs goal. Seeing an empty net and yet neither Danso or van de Ven moved back onto the line was an error and we were punished when the obvious long chip sailed over their heads and in. In the second half he defended well enough but was not quick enough on the ball to help instigate attacks. Rating: 4
CB Micky van de Ven
Like Danso, Micky should have taken charge of the situation before the second goal and organized himself or Danso to cover the goal. Apart from that he played well, including an amazing tackle on Samuel Chukwueze  to prevent a certain third Fulham goal. Also tried to inject some drive into our attacks in the second half though too often his positive runs ended up with his teammates passing the ball backwards. A frustrating day for one of our best players. Rating: 6
CM João Palhinha
Playing against his former side, Palhinha was not as effective defensively as usual. Seemed to be caught out of position more often than is typical. Put in challenges when needed but offered little when we were attacking and slowed the game down too much which suited Fulham. After a great start to life at Spurs, Palhinha has had a downturn in performance for the last few weeks. Another player we need back on form. Rating: 4
CM Archie Gray
Perhaps a surprise inclusion but deserved after his performance in midweek. Iâm not convinced the club know Archie Grayâs best position but there is potential in central midfield. Did show more urgency than Palhinha and was one of the few in the first half who was trying something different. Very little came off for him unfortunately and, while he will get other chances, starting Gray in midfield when we are struggling so much is not proving effective. Rating: 5
RW Mohammed Kudus
Another for whom very little seemed to go right for the first hour. Kudus overhit several crosses and could not take defenders on as he usually does. Definitely needed the goal and took it very well when the chance came. Improved after the goal for the final 30 minutes and was unlucky with some other through balls and runs, including a corner that almost led to a Bergvall equalizer. A fantastic piece of skill on 70 minutes to volley the ball, control it, and then backheel to Bentancur had no impact on the game in the end but was at least something that got the fans up. A clear talent and we need to build attacks around him. Rating: 5
LW Lucas Bergvall
Although he struggled in the first half, we do look better when Bergvall plays. He brings intensity and energy and the ability to pick a pass. His passing particularly improved after the first half an hour and he played a good ball to set up Kudus for our only goal. Could have scored himself from a corner and I was surprised when he substituted. On a poor day all around, Bergvall was one of our better players. Rating: 6
CF Richarlison
After scoring 2 goals in his last 2 games, Richarlison deserved to start and I like playing two strikers. Richarlisonâs link play and ability to hold the ball had improved in midweek against PSG as well, but today we saw familiar struggles in that area. Richarlison could not get involved as much and was substituted after an hour. Another frustrating game and our lack of attack is costing us on a regular basis now. Rating: 3
CF Randal Kolo Muani
 After getting off the mark in the Champions League, Muani did look sharper today. Our attacking play was still weak, but what few chances we did have seemed to come from Muaniâs work. Was unlucky not to score in the second half and although there is more to come, it was good to see an improved performance today. Rating: 6
Substitutes: Xavi Simons, Mathys Tel, Wilson Odobert, Pape Matar Sarr, Rodrigo Bentancur
Thomas Frankâs substitutes could do little to change the flow of the game today. Sarr coming on was a good ideachrisbatty2000 although replacing Bergvall did not seem like the move to make. Sarr kept us moving in midfield and switched the ball quickly enough, though in general both him and Mathys Tel could not get too involved. Tel was only given a few minutes and is another where Thomas Frank seems unsure how best to use him.