Spurs 1 Wolves 0 – Player ratings
Following the loss to Spurs, Liam Keen rates the players on their performance.
Jose Sa - 7
Sa was rarely troubled but made one big save from Kane in the first half. He was let down by his defence for the goal.
Jonny Castro Otto - 6
A much better showing from Jonny defensively, but he could have done more going forward.
Nathan Collins - 5
A solid display from Collins, until he lost Kane for the goal. Unfortunately he is at fault and his rating has to reflect that.
Max Kilman - 7
Another good display from Kilman who looks comfortable in the back four.
Rayan Ait-Nouri - 6
After a bad start to the season, Ait-Nouri was much more composed. He can still improve but that is more like it.
Ruben Neves - 8
Neves was outstanding in the first half. He ran the show. He also did well in the second 45 – a proper player.
Joao Moutinho - 7
A good shift from Moutinho who got around the pitch with his trademark energy. He’ll improve as his fitness returns.
Matheus Nunes - 6
Nunes had good moments and almost scored, but was a little quiet in the second half. With time he’ll suit this team nicely.
Goncalo Guedes - 7
Of the front three, Guedes impressed the most. He was lively, direct and threatening. He’ll be a superb addition to this squad.
Daniel Podence - 5
Albeit not a terrible display, Podence flattered to deceive at times. He needs a striker to play off as the false nine is not working for him just yet.
Pedro Neto - 5
Neto seems scared to commit defenders and take them on. His passes are backwards and he is too negative. He did a good job defensively in a slightly different position, for tactical reasons, but when he got a chance to drive with the ball he did not take it.
Substitutes
Raul Jimenez (for Podence, 58) 5, Leander Dendoncker (for Moutinho, 58) 5, Nelson Semedo (for Ait-Nouri, 71) 6, Adama Traore (for Neto, 71) 4, Hwang Hee-chan (for Guedes, 81) 6.
Subs not used: Sarkic, Boly, Gomes, Cundle.
