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The whistle has blown for full-time at the City Ground, and it’s time for our Spurs player ratings vs Nottingham Forest.

Thomas Frank’s side were once again short of ideas in attack and mistakes in defence gifted Forest an easy 3-0 victory.

Tottenham full-time player ratings vs Nottingham Forest

Guglielmo Vicario – A first-half mistake from the Tottenham shot-stopper was quickly followed by another, as the goalkeeper completely lost his bearings when dealing with a Callum Hudson-Odoi cross. A damaging afternoon. 2.

Pedro Porro – The Spanish full-back was nowhere to be seen as Hudson-Odoi twisted Rodrigo Bentancur inside out on Spurs’ right before crossing directly into the Tottenham net. Had Porro been in position, Spurs might have been able to stop the danger at source. 3.

Cristian Romero – His aggressive, front-foot defending did little to prevent Forest from finding the net, with Spurs largely the architects of their own downfall in both halves. 4.

Micky Van de Ven – Came to Tottenham’s rescue when Morgan Gibbs-White pounced on Xavi Simons’ loose pass, and also looked to drive his team forward with his carrying from deep. However, there was little he could do to prevent either goal. 4.

Djed Spence – Held his ground well against Omari Hutchinson in the first half and looked keen to get forward whenever Spurs attacked. However, being a right-footer on the left flank seriously hindered Tottenham’s attacking play, particularly with Randal Kolo Muani drifting inside. He was later replaced by Ben Davies. 4.

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Rodrigo Bentancur – His first-half bite and willingness to work hard out of possession did little to protect the Tottenham back line. He was given an extra fifteen minutes after the restart before being replaced by Lucas Bergvall. 4.

Archie Gray – A poor outing for the teenager, whose first-half mistake proved costly when Sangare pressed high and forced an error as Spurs attempted to play out from the back. He did have a good chance to level the score before the break, but the Forest goalkeeper was equal to it. Replaced just after the hour mark by Joao Palhinha. 4.

Xavi Simons – A disappointing display from the Dutchman, who had looked lively in his previous two starts. On this occasion, he was careless in possession throughout, regularly misplacing passes and preventing Spurs from building any real pressure on Forest’s back line. 3.

Mohammed Kudus – Too often slowed attacks with excessive touches, allowing Forest to recover and crowd him out. His crossing was poor, his dribbling ineffective, and it summed up a flat attacking performance. his worst since joining the club. 3.

Richarlison – No effort on target, little link-up play and unable to win aerial duels. Tottenham’s attack looked toothless, and his performance reflected that. 3.

Randal Kolo Muani – The Frenchman was as ineffective as the rest of Spurs’ forward line. He had a few moments running at the Forest defence, but too often held on to the ball for too long, making it easy for the hosts to recover. 3.

Substitutes

Lucas Bergvall – Tottenham needed more invention in the final third and he was introduced for Bentancur. The Swede saw plenty of the ball in midfield, but created very little. 5.

Joao Palhinha – Replaced Archie Gray after a difficult afternoon. The Portuguese slotted straight into the holding role, but was on the pitch when Forest’s third goal arrived from distance. 5.

Ben Davies – Introduced as Spurs chased a goal, with Frank replacing Spence. The Welshman offered little going forward. 5.

Brennan Johnson – Finally came on against his former club in place of Kudus, but it was far too late, with the game already beyond Spurs at 3–0. N/A.

The whistle has blown for half-time at the City Ground Stadium, and it’s time for our Spurs player ratings vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

Tottenham trail 1-0 at the break, following a horrible mistake from both Guglielmo Vicario and Archie Gray gifted the home side the lead.

Tottenham first-half player ratings vs Nottingham Forest

Guglielmo Vicario – The Tottenham number one was called into action early, making a save inside the opening five minutes following Forest’s fast start. 6.

Pedro Porro – The full-back is operating in a hybrid role, frequently drifting into midfield to give Tottenham extra numbers in central areas. He is also willing to offer width by overlapping Mohammed Kudus. However, he has had little to do defensively with Forest attacking down Tottenham’s left. 6.

Cristian Romero – The Argentine has approached this game with real bite, with Thomas Frank holding a notably high defensive line against Forest. Romero has been keen to get tight to Igor Jesus and put in a series of crunching tackles, refusing to allow any passengers around him. 7.

Micky Van de Ven – Reacted sharply to bail out Xavi Simons after a loose pass in the opening forty-five minutes, when Morgan Gibbs-White intercepted and threatened to run through on goal. Van de Ven showed his recovery pace and awareness to rescue his international team-mate. 7.

Djed Spence – Forest’s best chance of the game came down Spence’s side, with Dyche’s team working the ball into a dangerous area and delivering a cross that Sangare met, only for the post to deny him. Omari Hutchinson has tried to cause Spence problems, but the full-back has largely stood up to the challenge. 6.

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Rodrigo Bentacur – Has looked sharp in the middle of the park, constantly eager to stick a foot in to make a tackle or intercept the ball. 7.

Archie Gray – Produced a strong block when Hutchinson picked up the second ball from a corner and looked to flash it across the goal. However, the teenager was caught in possession while Tottenham attempted to build from the back, with Forest pressing high and eventually scoring from his mistake. He almost made amends when a loose ball fell to him in the box and he struck it cleanly, but the effort was saved. 4.

Xavi Simons – The Dutchman has been given licence to roam, with Tottenham clearly trying to get him on the ball more often. He has looked lively, but has also been untidy with his passing and first touch at times. 5.

Mohammed Kudus – Not one of his better displays. He has rarely been able to run at the Forest defence and, when he has, he has tended to run into trouble. 5.

Richarlison – Has barely been involved, losing the physical battle with Milenkovic and Murillo. Spurs have gone long too often, but it is a clear mismatch, with the Brazilian unable to compete with Forest’s centre-backs. 5.

The Tottenham Hotspur starting line-up for the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest has been announced.

Following their 2-0 win over Brentford last weekend, Tottenham are looking to win consecutive league games for the first time since the season began in August, when they beat Burnley and Manchester City in their opening two matches of the campaign

The North Londoners come into the game on a high following Tottenham’s 3-0 victory against Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Forest were also in European action in midweek, when they left it late to beat Utrecht 2-1 in the Europa Conference League.

Thomas Frank’s team selection vs Forest is announced

Destiny Udogie, Dominic Solanke, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski are still among the Tottenham players ruled out injured.

Brennan Johnson missed the win against Slavia Prague with an injury, but was always determined to return to the Tottenham first-team squad to face his former side.

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There was no opportunity for Spurs fans to have a reunion with former boss Ange Postecoglou, after the Australian’s tenure at Forest was short-lived.

This is the Tottenham team which takes to the field at the City Ground this afternoon:

Tottenham: Vicario, Porro, Romero (C), van de Ven, Spence, Bentancur, Gray, Kudus, Xavi, Kolo Muani, Richarlison

Subs: Kinsky, Danso, Davies, Bergvall, Palhinha, Sarr, Tel, Johnson, Odobert

Nottingham Forest: Victor, Savona, Milenković, Murillo, Williams, Sangaré, Anderson, Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Igor Jesus

Subs: Gunn, Morato, Zinchenko, Abbott, Luiz, McAtee, Ndoye, Kalimuendo, Bakwa

Forest have won two of the last three matches between the two sides, including a 2-1 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium back in April.

Spurs will certainly be keen to continue their upturn in form once again today, with tough matches coming up against Liverpool and Crystal Palace.

Tottenham Hotspur are now involved in a transfer tussle with two other Premier League clubs for a top young talent in the Dutch league.

Teams are constantly scanning the horizon for the next elite talent, often striking early with academy-focused deals or carefully judged punts that can later feed into the first team.

A few summers ago, Tottenham Hotspur leaned heavily into that approach, dipping into the youngster market and securing two highly rated prospects in Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray.

That pathway remains active, with several talents progressing through the ranks, including Luca Williams-Barnett and Mikey Moore, reinforcing the sense that Spurs are keen to stay competitive in the race for elite young profiles.

Tottenham and Chelsea track Jadiel Pereira da Gama as interest grows

TeamTalk is now reporting that Tottenham Hotspur are showing interest in Jadiel Pereira da Gama of PEC Zwolle, a name that is beginning to gain traction quickly across recruitment departments.

The 15-year-old defensive midfielder is already featuring in first-team football, an unusual marker at that age and one that has heightened his reputation as a standout talent within his age group.

Tottenham, however, are not alone in monitoring his progress, with Chelsea and Manchester City also reported to be leading the chase for Pereira da Gama, placing Spurs firmly in a competitive three-way tussle for the Dutch youngster.

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Spurs midfield planning points towards future succession

Spurs currently have Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha operating as defensive midfield options, but their respective profiles mean long-term succession planning is inevitable rather than optional.

Palhinha, who is 30, is not a long-term solution at the base of midfield, and the presence of a younger player learning alongside him could allow Tottenham to transition smoothly when the time comes.

Yves Bissouma has spoken out about being the victim of a string of burglaries following his latest controversy.

Earlier this week, Bissouma was filmed allegedly ‘inhaling laughing gas’ at a recent party, which has landed him in hot water.

This is not the first time he has done this, with Bissouma being handed a one-game suspension by Tottenham last year for posting a video of himself inhaling the same substance.

According to reports, the midfielder is facing disciplinary action from Spurs and does not have a future at the club.

Yves Bissouma speaks on latest nitrous oxide controversy

The Sun have now revealed that the Tottenham man’s home has been burglarised several times, which has ended up costing him around £1m.

Bissouma admitted the latest incident, which occurred in July, left him a broken man, and he apologised to the Tottenham fans for letting them down with his actions.

The former Brighton player told the outlet: “I am sorry. This [latest break-in] broke something in me I didn’t even know I could break. I apologise to the fans. The trauma added to my life – fear, panic, depression and paranoia.

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Addressing the recent allegations, he said: “I feel really bad about it. I have to apologise. When the picture came out it affected me and everyone, especially my family.

“When my Dad saw it, he was panicking because he didn’t feel good. I tried to make him understand that it’s a hard image, but not who I am. I know it’s not good for me, for my image, because I’m a professional football player.”

Bissouma reveals latest burglary has left him traumatised

Back in July, the thieves reportedly stole high-end designer watches and handbags, amongst other items, from Bissouma’s residence.

The 28-year-old confessed that being repeatedly targeted in this manner has left him traumatised and paranoid.

He said: “Look what they did. They came and robbed me. My watches…they robbed my watches. They robbed my jewellery. Like, it’s actually crazy, like. What they did in my room is f***ing…I can’t believe that. I just…Oh my god.

“Look at all of my watches. They took everything. They took my ­jewellery. They took my bags as well, like, everything. I’m a strong person. I’m a mentally and physically strong African man. I’ve faced battles and storms before, but these incidents…they broke something in me I didn’t even know could break. I’ve asked myself, ‘Why me?’, more times than I can count.

“I hate feeling like a victim, but what I lost wasn’t just material. It was what the trauma added to my life – fear, panic, depression, paranoia, sleepless nights and a constant loss of trust. I don’t want to talk about it [the balloon] anymore because it’s over. But to the fans, I am very sorry.”

A Europa League club may not be able to stop their star midfielder from completing a move to Tottenham Hotspur in January.

According to reports, discussions are ongoing at Spurs about adding another central midfielder to their squad in January.

This comes at a time when Tottenham have reportedly decided to cash in on Yves Bissouma after the Mali international’s latest transgression.

It emerged back in October that Spurs are considering making a move for Rangers star Nicolas Raskin in January, and the Lilywhites’ interest is thought to be causing some concerns at Ibrox.

Rangers may not be able to reject Tottenham offer for Nicolas Raskin

Football Insider have now claimed that Spurs are indeed a possible suitor for the Belgian international, with the Lilywhites thought to have been impressed by his performances at both club and international level.

The outlet claims that Raskin is a ‘huge important figure’ at Rangers and is a key part of Danny Rohl’s plans.

However, the Scottish club ‘would likely succumb’ if a significant offer arrives for the midfielder from North London.

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While Rangers are ‘extremely reluctant’ to lose Raskin in the middle of the season, they could be left with no choice if Spurs firm up their interest in the player with a concrete offer.

A deal for Raskin may be easier to do for Spurs next summer

Other sources have reported over recent weeks that the Lilywhites could face competition for the 24-year-old from across Europe.

This includes an update by Pete O’Rourke, who asserted that Rangers would be more willing to sell the Tottenham target next summer.

O’Rourke explained that the Glasgow giants are hopeful that Raskin’s value will continue to rise over the coming months if he maintains his current run of form.

Thomas Frank has finally provided an update on the rehabilitation of a senior Tottenham man after maintaining secrecy over the matter in the last few press conferences.

The curious case of Dominic Solanke’s injury has flummoxed Spurs fans and has even led to conspiracy theories on social media.

The striker was initially expected to return to full fitness a couple of weeks into the new season and even made two substitute appearances at the start of the term.

However, Tottenham eventually made the decision to operate on Solanke’s ankle at the end of September, but the 28-year-old’s return date continues to be pushed back.

Thomas Frank previously hinted that Solanke could be back after the November international break, but there has been no sign of the former Bournemouth man in training yet.

Thomas Frank admits Dominic Solanke could soon be back for Tottenham

On Friday, the Tottenham striker posted a promising update on social media, hinting that he is on the verge of returning to the pitch.

Frank has now confirmed the same, stating that things are looking ‘positive’ for the England international and admitting that he is looking forward to having him back in the squad.

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When asked about the confusion regarding Solanke’s injury and the continuous delay on his return, the Tottenham boss explained (via Football.London): “Sometimes it’s not so easy and straightforward, maybe it’s a minor setback, maybe it’s been a little bit slower.

“It’s more positive now, and I’m looking forward to him on the training pitch and involved in the squad. I would love to have Dom out there. To have a quality player like him in the squad, that would just help even more for competition, rotation, everything in the team. The good thing is I’m in no doubt he’ll be out there.”

Solanke’s return would be a huge boost for Frank and Spurs

We know that the new Tottenham boss is a big fan of the England international.

In fact, in his first interview as Spurs head coach, Frank named Solanke as one of the players he is looking forward to working with the most, backing the centre-forward to score a lot of goals this season.

The 28-year-old is a good fit for Frank’s system as he is an elite presser off the ball and sniffs opportunities in and around the six-yard box. His return will almost feel like a new signing for Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur fans will love what Thomas Frank has said in the lead-up to the January transfer window.

With the transfer window now just weeks away, speculation regarding Tottenham Hotspur’s potential transfer targets is starting to intensify.

Reports indicate that Spurs are ready to back Thomas Frank with big funds in January as the Lilywhites continue rebuilding their squad.

It has been suggested that Tottenham are willing to make big investments in key positions across the squad, and the Dane has now confirmed the same.

Thomas Frank asserts Tottenham will be active in the January window

The 52-year-old has now declared that the Lilywhites will look to strengthen their squad in January and that the club will try to complete deals as early as possible.

Frank explained that work for the January window started at Hotspur Way as soon as the transfer window shut in the summer.

The Tottenham head coach said (via Football.London): “We will definitely be in the market. No doubt about that. We want them as early as possible….like every other time and let’s see if we can have them before January 31.

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“More or less after the window shut in September, we had the first formal meeting, and it’s an ongoing process that I also get to know the squad and players.

“One thing is the daily interaction, and I have seen a lot of games live, watched them back, and you see all the small good habits and bad habits from the players. So, that knowledge gets us closer and closer to knowing what we want.”

Frank reveals Spurs have targets in mind for every position

Reports over the last couple of months have indicated that signing a big-name wide-forward is Tottenham’s priority in January.

However, Frank has now explained that he and the club’s recruitment team have compiled a list of potential targets in every position across the pitch.

When asked if Spurs will try to add a midfielder to their squad after missing out on Morgan Gibbs-White in the summer, he responded: “Not about that specific situation, just in general, every position we have.

“We have more players on the [transfer] list for right-back, centre-back, number six, goalkeeper, right winger, whatever, and it is never straightforward in terms of signing players. That is the one thing for sure.”

Glenn Hoddle has weighed in on reports suggesting that Tottenham Hotspur want to tie Micky van de Ven to a new contract.

Spurs have managed to tie several key members of their starting eleven to new deals over the past few months.

Cristian Romero signed a new long-term contract at Tottenham in August, shortly after being announced as the club’s new captain by Thomas Frank.

Rodrigo Bentancur has committed his future Spurs, while the Lilywhites have also moved swiftly to tie Djed Spence to a new contract.

Glenn Hoddle does not expect Micky van de Ven to sign new Tottenham contract

According to reports, Tottenham are now prioritising tying Van de Ven to a new deal at N17 as they attempt to put an end to the growing interest in the Dutchman from elite clubs around Europe.

Hoddle believes that the 24-year-old will not sign a new deal at Spurs as he is good enough to start for any side in world football.

When asked about Van de Ven’s future, the Tottenham legend told Capital Football: “Van de Ven is still under a long contract. They are looking to sign him now on a long contract. I don’t think he will sign.

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“But he’s still got three years on his contract. I think they will want to try and keep him because he is a world-class performer and probably the only one that we have who is world-class.

“When I say world class, I mean he’d get into any team, he could go into Man City, Liverpool, you name it – Barcelona, Paris Saint Germain… everyone would want him because he’s that good.”

Spurs have no interest in selling Van de Ven

Several sources have claimed over the last few months that Micky van de Ven is emerging as Real Madrid’s top centre-back target.

Some outlets have claimed that Van de Ven is also on the wishlist of both Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool, but the Lilywhites are determined to keep the player.

A report has shed light on what Archie Gray sees as his best position long-term at Tottenham and what Thomas Frank has done to prepare him for that role.

Gray made 46 appearances in his debut season at Tottenham Hotspur, mainly due to the Lilywhites’ injury issues, and he played almost exclusively in the backline.

However, this season, the teenager has been used primarily as a midfielder, and he is now starting to stamp his authority on matches.

Thomas Frank has admitted that he loves Gray’s attributes in midfield, and it has now been revealed what the teenager thinks about the change of position.

Archie Gray sees himself as a number six or number eight at Tottenham

The Sun now revealed that the 19-year-old is the kind of character who would play any position he is asked to by the manager.

However, he sees himself playing in midfield over the long-term, with the youngster wanting to be a number six or a number eight.

It is explained that despite his versatility, Gray does not want to be pigeon-holed as a Jack of all trades, and that he only ever played in midfield throughout his time in the Leeds academy.

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The outlet claims that while Ange Postecoglou rated Gray highly and felt he would evolve into a top midfielder, the Australian did not think he was ready to play in the middle of the park last season.

Thomas Frank’s decision has helped Gray adapt to midfield role

The Sun claim that Frank has had Gray training as a midfielder right from the start of pre-season.

In fact, it is revealed that the Dane has brought in individual development coach Cameron Campbell to work closely with the 19-year-old and to prepare him for the demands of the midfield role.