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Tottenham player ratings in whitewash of Wolfsberger

By Gary Pearson

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with team mate Dele Alli after scoring their side's third goal during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between Tottenham Hotspur and Wolfsberger AC at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 24, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with team mate Dele Alli after scoring their side's third goal during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between Tottenham Hotspur and Wolfsberger AC at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 24, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /
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Wolfsberg’s Austrian midfielder Kai Stratznig (L) vies with Tottenham Hotspur’s Argentinian midfielder Erik Lamela during the UEFA Europa League Last 32 Second Leg football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Wolfsberg at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on February 24, 2021. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Wolfsberg’s Austrian midfielder Kai Stratznig (L) vies with Tottenham Hotspur’s Argentinian midfielder Erik Lamela during the UEFA Europa League Last 32 Second Leg football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Wolfsberg at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on February 24, 2021. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images) /

Midfield

Harry Winks 6/10

Shouldn’t be allowed to shoot, especially from long range with his weaker left foot. Relatively untested, Winks enjoyed time and space to calmly play out from the back.

Moussa Sissoko 7/10

Safe and assured in the middle of the park, Moussa Sissoko righted his wrongs from the first leg in Budapest. He didn’t take any chances in possession, representing a sturdy, immovable force in midfield.

Erik Lamela 8/10

Driving with pace and tight control, Erik Lamela proved too much for Wolfsberger’s defence. At top speed, Lamela cut through Wolfsberger like a moped through gridlock in Manila. It often looks like Lamela pushes the ball to far ahead, but almost always nips in ahead of the defender, a deceiving and effective bit of trickery.

His work rate was again brilliant, as Lamela tracked back to consistnetly regain possession. On one occasion late in the first half his perfectly timed sliding tackle led directly to Vinicius’ breakaway. Lamela retrieved the ball and played a perfectly weighted through ball to Vinicius, whose attempt was cleared off the goal line.

On a slightly sour note, Lamela, like his Dutch teammate, also lacks a killer instinct.

Steven Bergwijn 7/10

Was direct at every opportunity, trying to put an end to his goal-scoring drought. Quick on the dribble, the Dutchman provided Spurs with menace in possession. A few excellent touches and a brilliant flick to Lamela headlines his performance. But he lacks a cutting edge in front of goal.

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