Tottenham Hotspur climbed to seventh within the Premier League desk following a powerful 4-1 win over West Ham United in Saturday’s London derby on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Ange Postecoglou’s aspect went behind after 18 minutes, however they responded brilliantly. Dejan Kulusevski pulled them stage within the thirty sixth minute. Spurs dominated after the break and scored 3 quick-fire targets in a 8-minute spell.
Postecoglou made a shock tactical change on the interval with James Maddison being changed by Pape Matar Sarr and the choice labored completely because the Senegalese ace offered extra management from midfield.
The 22-year-old has had some stand-out performances off the bench this season and he was as soon as once more sensible yesterday.
In response to Fotmob stats, Sarr had a 100% move completion fee with two profitable lengthy balls. He additionally accomplished 100% of his tackles tried in opposition to the Hammers whereas profitable 4 duels within the course of.
Knocking on the door
The younger midfielder had a vivid starting to final season with the London heavyweights, however his performances dipped within the 2nd half of the marketing campaign which has dropped him down the pecking order this time period.
Nonetheless, he has responded with a number of good cameos off the bench and he deserves to reclaim his beginning spot when Spurs welcome Dutch outfit AZ Alkmaar within the Europa League league part on Thursday night.
Spurs have had the right begin following the 2nd worldwide break of the season and the main focus needs to be on constructing a profitable run in addition to bettering their decision-making within the defensive scheme of issues.
Sarr has offered the added defensive cowl at any time when he has performed. It is probably not lengthy earlier than he turns into an everyday characteristic within the beginning 11 within the league if he continues to impress along with his restricted alternatives.
Tottenham entertain Alkmaar within the Europa League in midweek earlier than one other London derby at Crystal Palace on Sunday.
