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Lo Celso, Lamela, Sanchez shine in loss: Player ratings against Reds

By Gary Pearson

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with teammate Giovani Lo Celso after scoring his team's first goal during the FA Cup Third Round match between Middlesbrough and Tottenham Hotspur at Riverside Stadium on January 05, 2020 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with teammate Giovani Lo Celso after scoring his team's first goal during the FA Cup Third Round match between Middlesbrough and Tottenham Hotspur at Riverside Stadium on January 05, 2020 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 11: Sadio Mane of Liverpool battles for possession with Japhet Tanganga of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 11, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 11: Sadio Mane of Liverpool battles for possession with Japhet Tanganga of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 11, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) /

Defenders

Paulo Gazzaniga 8/10

Paulo Gazzaniga made two excellent saves, both from headers, to keep Spurs within reach. van Dijk’s first half close range attempt and Sadio Mane’s second half header were both parried away by the Argentine keeper. He did what he had to do to give his side a chance.

Japhet Tanganga 7/10

What a time for a Premier League debut. The 20-year-old played with a fantastic youthful fearlessness. He blocked one off the line and harassed Sadio Mane throughout. Unfortunately Tanganga was undone by a moment of brilliance from Roberto Firmino, who showed experience, poise and skill to out wait the youngster.

Toby Alderweireld 7/10

Toby was solid throughout. He played well in his first game as Tottenham’s captain. Toby cleared from danger 11 times, showcasing how much pressure Spurs were under, particularly in the first half.

Davinson Sanchez 8/10

Davinson Sanchez was the inarguably the best player on the pitch. Lively, quick and forever on his toes, Sanchez broke up numerous threatening attacks. He bossed Mo Salah physically and showed how much of an asset he is to the team.

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