Tottenham player ratings against Fulham: Hugo Lloris star of the show
By Gary Pearson
![LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Hugo Lloris of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Premier League match between Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage on March 04, 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 Neil Hall - Pool/Getty Images) LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Hugo Lloris of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Premier League match between Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage on March 04, 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 Neil Hall - Pool/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/75d917ca559baa794854cd2a479e73a56bd6f0140817ce7feb70f636150bee75.jpg)
Midfield
Tanguy Ndombele 6/10
Silenced for most of the match, Tanguy had trouble finding creativity in this one. That’s a testament to how well organized Fulham were. He was strong defensively but didn’t offer Spurs much going forward, hence his lower rating.
Pierre Hojberg 8/10
Did his job, as expected. The Dane wasn’t outstanding but kept Fulham at bay, and deserves a lot of credit for doing so. Probably the quietest 8/10 rating you’ll see. But his display showcased exactly why Hojberg was brought into this Tottenham team.
Gareth Bale 5/10
Touch was a bit off and ballooned over on a free kick. Wasn’t quite at his sharpest, making for a largely ineffective outing. Struggled with the pace and physical combativeness of the match, a true litmus for the Welshman, who still has some work to do.
Son Heung-min 7/10
So good on the ball, Son drives and dummies defenders at will. He set up Dele for the opener and could have scored minutes later from a shot he flashed wide. The South Korean is still wasteful in front of goal, missing a solid chance on a header setup by Dele’s excellent cross. He just needs one to find his scoring touch. Like the rest of the attack, endured an ineffective second half.