Tottenham Hotspur’s pre-season preparations continued with a goalless draw against Luton Town. The match, played in England before Spurs head to Asia, gave the new manager a chance to assess his squad. Several players were given opportunities to impress, vying for a place in the starting eleven. Here’s our breakdown of how each player performed in the stalemate.
Vicario impresses in first half
Guglielmo Vicario made a solid first-half appearance. He was later replaced by Antonin Kinsky. Vicario earned a rating of 7 for his efforts.
Djed Spence struggled on the right, finding it difficult to contain Luton Town’s attacks. He receives a 5. Micky van de Ven had a steady but unremarkable game, rarely troubled but not particularly imposing either, earning a 6. Kevin Danso, before being subbed off in the 63rd minute for Junai Byfield, provided good support to Spence and earns a 7.
Jamie Donley had a quiet second half. He saw little of the ball and struggled to influence the game, receiving a 5. Yves Bissouma, however, showed his versatility. He filled in at right-back, pivot midfield, and covered the right flank when defending, earning a strong 8 for his all-around display.
Bissouma shines with versatile display
Archie Gray aimed to dictate the tempo from a deeper role. He hopes to convince the manager to trust him this season. He distributed the ball well and looked for long passes to the wings, earning a 7.
Mikey Moore looked to get on the ball more in the second half. However, he often received it deep in midfield, searching for space. He receives a 5. Mathys Tel didn’t have many clear chances in the second half. He frequently dropped deep to get involved in the build-up, earning a 5.
Brennan Johnson had a quiet second half. He struggled to make an impact on the left wing. A late shot was saved, earning him a 5. Mohammed Kudus struggled to create on the right. Luton Town doubled up on him, limiting his creativity, earning a 6.
Goalkeepers perform well in pre-season clash
Antonin Kinsky replaced Guglielmo Vicario and was quickly called into action. He made a good save from a Luton Town volley, showcasing his shot-stopping ability and earning a 7. Junai Byfield replaced Kevin Danso and slotted in well alongside Micky van de Ven. He looked comfortable on the ball, earning a 7.
The remaining players – Alfie Devine, Callum Olusesi, Rio Kyerematen, Yang Min-Hyeok, Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny, Will Lankshear, James Rowswell, and Dane Scarlett – didn’t play enough to warrant a rating. Will Lankshear came on late and missed a chance.
Ultimately, the draw against Luton Town offered valuable insights for the Tottenham manager. Bissouma’s versatility stood out, while Vicario and Kinsky showed promise in goal. With the pre-season tour continuing in Asia, the manager will be looking for more players to step up and stake their claim for a starting spot.
