Tottenham Hotspur player ratings in pathetic performance vs Villa

Tottenham Coach and Substitute Rating

It was another day with little firepower off the bench as injuries, and an unbalanced squad left Spurs short.

Ryan Sessegnon – 3

Getting the most minutes of all the substitutes, Ryan Sessegnon came on looking to run behind the Villa backline. Lamentably Tottenham lacks a player willing to play that ball between or over the defensive line. As a result, despite almost 30 minutes on the pitch, Sessegnon only had nine touches and completed only two passes.

Emerson Royal – 6

With 10 minutes left in the match, Emerson Royal came on in a double switch. Royal was active and hungry for the ball but did not have enough time to impact the game.

Pape Matar Sarr – 6

The Senegalese midfielder came on with 10 minutes remaining with Royal. Like Royal, Sarr looked hungry and managed to win back possession, including a big last-man tackle. With Bentancur still banged up and Bissouma out, Sarr may get his chance midweek.

Oliver Skipp – N/A

Spurs midfielder came on with two minutes left of the 90. It was nice to see Skipp on the pitch, even if only for a moment.

Djed Spence – N/A

Speaking of nice to see on the pitch, Djed Spence came on with Skipp for the final two minutes. Spence has some speed and is attack-minded; however, the ball was not always under his control, and he was dispossessed easily and often in a brief period.

Antonio Conte – 2

The players were poor the plan was equally poor, as this team looked devoid of ideas. Conte does not have a lot of options in the attack currently, but there still needs to be a more cohesive approach to the game. Continuing to try and play hold-up football with forwards who cannot operate that way is foolhardy. Conte needs to make a significant change or get a big signing, as this team looks lost.