Has the new manager bounce worn off already?
Statistically, this was a very close game, speaking in terms of possession and shots, etc, but the truth is that Thomas Frank has begun to somewhat fade when one compares his promising debut. Tactically. Wolves switched shape at half-time and Spurs were left hoping for a miracle, which thankfully, Paulina supplied.
Questions must also be asked about the squad, such as, are we really waiting for Maddison and Kulusevski to return to add more creativity to our attack, or if Kudus and Xavi have an off day, are we simply stumped?
The player ratings versus Wolves
VICARIO: 5 Made one decent save, but was partly at fault for Wolves’ goal by palming the ball away instead of catching it. Distribution with his feet was questionable, adding to what was already an edgy atmosphere. Passing accuracy was a dismal 81%.
SPENCE: 5 Started at right-back, showed confidence defensively, but lacked connection with Mohammed Kudus compared to regular starter Pedro Porro. Substituted in the 62nd minute. Passing accuracy was a dismal 77%.
ROMERO: 5 Another one not quite at the races. Lost possession 13 times. Isn’t he the captain? Passing accuracy was a dismal 79%.
VAN de VEN: 7 Much better than everyone else, but so what? This is a team sport, isn’t it?
UDOGIE: 3 Lost possession on 18 occasions, and his passing accuracy was a dismal 81%.
PALHINHA: 6 The goal was a delight, be he too was incapable of reliably passing to men in Spurs shirts,, gave the ball away too often.
BENTANCUR: 8 Ticked most boxes – so that’s two players who earned their money this week.
XAVI : 4 Disappointing to say the least, lost possession 22 times. Passing accuracy was 100% but why such a mix?
BERGVALL: 4 I have to be honest, it felt like he was hoping it in. Nice back heel for the disallowed goal, but otherwise, flat.
RICHARLISON: 3 Just one shot, which was off target, in a word, rubbish.