Tottenham Hotspur have been dreary to start the 2026/27 Premier League season thus far, because even though there have been real signs of improvement in terms of the quality of play in possession under Roberto De Zerbi, the Lilywhites have no wins and are struggling badly with scoring goals. Even though they put two past Aston VIlla in their last game, Spurs had already gone down 3-0 by that point, with the defense falling apart just when it seemed like De Zerbi had sorted that issue out.
That being said, although there have been a number of players who have underperformed, especially veterans like Sandro Tonali an Andy Robertson whom the club are expecting more out of, there have been a few saving graces, including among the up and coming players.
WhoScored released an 11 of the best U23 Premier League players after five Matchdays, and Tottenham Hotspur surprisingly had two starters. Goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky made it in over James Trafford despite statistically playing much worse with a save percentage of 60 compared to Trafford's 87, and Spurs fans will be a bit surprised by that, though Kinsky is a good keeper and was their hero last season.
More proof of Savio's brilliance
But the biggest takeaway is that Savio is in the 11. For those looking at the objective data, that should not be too surprising. Savio has been one of the best players in European football in terms of chances created and dribbles completed, putting up more than three key passes per 90 minutes and an insane six combined dribbles completed and fouls drawn per game.
Savio is only just rounding into full fitness, and while the goal threat is not there, everything else very much is. He is surrounded by Brighton's sterling breakout trio of young attacking stars, as well as Manchester City gem Rayan Cherki, which speaks to the form he is in despite playing in an attack that has been much, much worse overall than either Brighton's or Manchester City's.
Tottenham have to take the positives that they can during this September break, and Savio has to be the only real positive in the attack. Not much is being created in terms of clear chances with no healthy No. 10 available, but at least Savio is doing damage out wide, to an even greater degree than Mohammed Kudus was last year. But Savio's excellence actually serves to highlight even more how badly the rest of the front line is doing in terms of converting his opportunities.
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