Tottenham half-time player ratings vs Wolves – 5/10 for player who is lacking creativity

The half-time whistle has blown in the Premier League match between Wolves and Tottenham, and it’s time for our player ratings.

Tottenham go into the break level in their all-important relegation encounter with Wolves, while West Ham United also remain goalless in their game against Everton, leaving Spurs still in the bottom three.

Let us take a look at how the individual players got on.

Antonin Kinsky – The Czech international has not been tested in this match, with Wolves yet to register an effort on target. 6.

Pedro Porro – He started brightly, delivering a few dangerous balls into the box from dead-ball situations that led to half-chances. From open play, he also looked a threat, often overlapping and underlapping Kolo Muani to flash dangerous deliveries into the area. 7.

Kevin Danso – The centre-back came close to an assist after meeting Pedro Porro’s cross and heading the ball towards the back post, but Dominic Solanke could not connect. 6.

Micky van de Ven – Wolves have barely tested the Tottenham backline, leaving van de Ven with little to do defensively. He has seen plenty of the ball as Spurs circulate possession at the back. 6.

Djed Spence – Deployed at left-back in place of the injured Destiny Udogie, Spence has looked sharp, picking his moments to join the attack while also maintaining width on that flank. 5.5.

Rodrigo Bentancur – The Uruguayan has been sharp in midfield, using the ball well and mixing one-touch passing with neat dribbles in tight spaces. He has also ventured forward to support attacks. 7.

Yves Bissouma – The Malian has been positive in possession, showing willingness to play forward and support attacks when required. He has linked well with Spence and remained disciplined defensively, winning the ball in midfield. 7.

Conor Gallagher – He has pressed from the front and shown the energy to drop deep and assist in midfield. He has reached the byline on a few occasions, but his final delivery has lacked quality. 5.

Xavi Simons – Operating from the left, the Dutchman has been given licence to drift inside, where he has looked to carry the ball forward. No goal contributions so far. 5.

Dominic Solanke – The forward has had little service in front of goal and has contributed by leading the press. He has drifted wide at times to link play and also made a crucial block in the box during a Wolves attack. He was later substituted after appearing to suffer a hamstring injury. 5.

Randal Kolo Muani – He had a good chance early on after capitalising on a loose Wolves pass, but failed to take advantage, firing wide of the post. 4.

Substitutes

Richarlison – He replaced Solanke after the striker appeared to pick up a hamstring injury. N/A.