Tottenham player ratings from 2-1 vs Leeds United

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LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 21: Sergio Reguilon of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 21, 2021, in London, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images) /

Tottenham Midfield Ratings

More than any other unit, it was a tale of two halves for the Tottenham Hotspur midfield. Passive and unsure in the first half, everything through the midfield was rushed and uncertain. A steadier, more aggressive mindset helped settle the unit and team in the second half.

Sergio Reguilón – 7.5

His third start in three under Conte, Sergio Reguilón did well getting forward. After a slow start, Sergio was consistently available on the left as an outlet and pushed forward consistently enough to provide six crosses. Reguilón was beaten at the back post by Daniel James for the Leeds goal as James split Davies and Reggy. The biggest moment for Reguilón, however, was scoring the game-winning goal. The first to react to Dier’s freekick off the post, Reggy’s first goal will hopefully kick Spurs on in the Conte era.

Harry Winks – 6.5

With Oliver Skipp out on yellow card suspension it was Harry Winks getting the nod in the starting XI for Spurs. Winks was practically invisible in the first half of action seemingly unsure of everything on or off the ball on the pitch. Winksy was more forward-thinking in the second half and had several good balls into space in front of both wing-backs creating attacking opportunities. Worked harder in the second half being scrappy and pushing, which is when Winks is at his best.

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg – 7

After missing international duty with a knee injury, Pierre Højbjerg started on Sunday but looked like a player coming off an injury in the first half. Almost more than any other player Højbjerg in particular looked hurried and off the pace in the first half. Poor passes and touches along with slow reactions defensively left him and the team scrambling far too often. In the second half, Højbjerg spent most of his time in the Leeds half, including his movement at the top of the box to score Spurs’ opening goal.

Emerson Royal – 6.5

Emerson Royal traveled to South America and back over the break but did not play leaving him little time to work with his new coach. Royal may have been a bit jet-lagged as he was roasted by Jack Harrison on Leeds’s goal. A quick step-over and Royal was beaten. Outside of that moment, however, Royal provided the coverage on both ends of the pitch that Spurs required. His four crosses were second to Reguilón, while also leading the team with 7 tackles.