Tottenham Player Ratings: Son Shines, Spurs Survive West Ham Scare
Tottenham Hotspur scraped past West Ham United in a tense, dramatic London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. It was a game of two halves, with Spurs dominating the first before weathering a second-half storm from the Hammers. The standout performer? Son Heung-min, who bagged a brace to secure the 2-1 win. Let's take a look at the player ratings:
Son Heung-min - 9/10
Son was a menace all game, constantly running at the West Ham defense. He scored two brilliant goals - one with his left foot and one with his right, proving his versatility. He was the difference-maker and deservedly earned Man of the Match.
Harry Kane - 7/10
Kane was a constant threat, dropping deep to link the play and setting up several chances. He lacked his usual clinical edge in front of goal, but he still played a crucial role. He's the kind of player who always makes his presence felt.
Dejan Kulusevski - 6/10
Kulusevski was lively in the first half, combining well with Son and Kane. He was less influential in the second half, but still put in a solid shift. He's a player that can definitely grow into this team.
Richarlison - 5/10
Richarlison had a frustrating game, getting caught offside several times and failing to make an impact on the game. He worked hard and tried to influence the game, but it just wasn't his day.
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg - 6/10
Højbjerg was solid as ever, controlling the midfield and breaking up West Ham attacks. He was always there to win the ball, but he wasn't able to control the game as much as usual.
Ivan Perisic - 6/10
Perisic was a constant threat down the left flank, delivering several dangerous crosses. He was a bit unlucky not to get an assist, but he played his role well. He's a veteran who always seems to know where to be.
Rodrigo Bentancur - 7/10
Bentancur was a rock in midfield, shielding the back four and winning tackles. He was a real presence and he’s proving to be a key part of the team.
Clement Lenglet - 6/10
Lenglet was solid in defense, making a couple of key interceptions. He dealt well with West Ham's attacking threat, showing composure under pressure.
Eric Dier - 6/10
Dier was solid in defense, making some important clearances. He was caught out a bit on West Ham's goal, but he recovered well. He's been really consistent and has shown his worth over the past few years.
Cristian Romero - 6/10
Romero was his usual aggressive self, making a couple of crucial tackles and winning headers. He needs to be careful about picking up bookings, but he's an important part of the backline.
Fraser Forster - 6/10
Forster had a relatively quiet game, making a couple of good saves. He was solid and reliable, which is all you can ask for from a goalkeeper.
Overall
Tottenham were not at their best, but they showed grit and determination to secure the win. Son was the star of the show, while the rest of the team put in a decent performance. It wasn't always pretty, but it was a vital three points for the North Londoners.