Tottenham half-time player ratings vs Nottingham Forest – 5/10 player has failed to threaten

The first half of Premier League action has just come to a close between Tottenham and Nottingham Forest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham find themselves a goal down in their relegation six-pointer with Nottingham Forest, despite consistent first-half pressure from Spurs.

West Ham United are currently a goal down in their own match with Aston Villa, making a victory vital for Spurs here. Let us take a look at how the individual players got on.

Guglielmo Vicario – The Italian was barely tested in this one, with Tottenham doing most of the attacking work. In the closing stages of the half, though, he was forced into a fine save by Igor Jesus. The forward eventually found the net from the resulting corner. 6.

Djed Spence – The full-back has been very adventurous from right-back and looks keen to put balls into the box whenever he is in space. But he is yet to create a big chance. 6.

Cristian Romero – The Argentine is defending on the front foot, often positioned high and close to the centre circle. It has worked well, with Romero winning both his aerial and ground duels. 6.

Kevin Danso – The centre-back was called into action early as Igor Jesus looked set to trouble Vicario following a cross, but Danso intercepted. He also offered a set-piece threat with his long throw, with one almost leading to an Igor Jesus own goal. 7.

Micky van de Ven – The Dutchman has featured on the left as a full-back, but has been less aggressive with his forward runs compared to Spence. He has picked his moments to go forward and did find himself in the Forest box, where he looked to play the ball across goal but failed to pick out a Tottenham player. 6.5.

Pedro Porro – The full-back is being used as a winger here, but it is a fluid setup for Spurs where he and Spence often trade roles. When Spence is high, Porro offers cover. He has looked solid in this role, offering width and some defensive support. 6.

Archie Gray – Elliot Anderson looked set to fire clean through on goal, but Gray’s presence, alongside a slip, was enough to prevent the Englishman from hitting the target. He also played a brilliant ball to Tel, isolating the winger one-on-one with Aina, which could have led to a goal. Gray was found ball watching for Forest’s goal instead of marking Jesus who was in so much space. 6.5.

Pape Matar Sarr – The Senegalese made a couple of interceptions to break up Forest attacks and showed energy to progress the ball forward. His forward runs later saw him involved in penalty appeals after Aina appeared to bring him down, but the referee waved play on. 6.

Mathys Tel – The young winger has provided much-needed width, showing a willingness to take on his man. He beat Aina after being isolated by Gray’s long ball, with his shot deflected for a corner. He later created the best chance of the half from that corner, but Richarlison could not convert. In the final moments of the first half, Tel came close with a strike from range only for Matz Sels to tip it over to the bar. 8.

Dominic Solanke – The forward has been tasked with dropping off the Forest defensive line to receive the ball and link play. He has had a few touches in midfield and around the edge of the box. 5.

Richarlison – The forward was barely involved for large spells but had a good chance late in the half, heading over from a Tel corner after losing his marker at the back post. 6.