Newcastle vs Tottenham player ratings: Spurs exit Carabao Cup

The Lilywhites were beaten 2-0 in the Carabao Cup fourth round by Newcastle.
Spurs limped out of the Carabao Cup on Tyneside.
Spurs limped out of the Carabao Cup on Tyneside. | Lewis Storey/GettyImages
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Midfielders

Dan Burn, Xavi Simons
It was an up-and-down night for Xavi. | Jan Kruger/GettyImages

Rodrigo Bentancur (CM): 6/10 – Departed after the hour mark. Dallied a bit, but was also more progressive today than he has been all season.

Pape Matar Sarr (CM): 6/10 – Sarr was relatively quiet upon his return to the team, limiting himself to tidy combinations in the middle of the pitch. A bit subdued.

Lucas Bergvall (AM): 6.5/10 – The Swede was positive throughout, but was perhaps guilty of taking a few too many touches on occasion. Much better compared to Monaco.

Xavi Simons (AM): 6.5/10 – I'm sure many will remember the awful switch early doors and the overhit through ball intended for Brennan Johnson, but I thought Xavi was tidy in periods here. Defensive effort shouldn't be overlooked.

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