Tottenham half-time player ratings vs Aston Villa – 3/10 for player who is a defensive liability

The first half of FA Cup third round action has just come to a close between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa in North London.

Both sides are now preparing to head back onto the pitch for the second half, and we have analysed the performances of the Tottenham players who have featured in the first half at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham trail Villa 2-0 at the break, with Emi Buendia and Morgan Rogers giving the visitors the advantage.

How the Spurs players rated in the first half vs Aston Villa

Below, we have given each Tottenham player a performance rating on a scale of 0-10, with 10 highest score achievable for an impressive performance.

Guglielmo Vicario – 5

Saved a shot from Cash from distance, could do little about the first goal.

Pedro Porro – 3

Was sucked into the middle, which left Buendia free behind to score. His positioning continues to be an issue time and time again.

Kevin Danso – 5

Has got his head on some clearances and dealt suitably with Villa’s physical threat.

Micky van de Ven – 5

Captaining the side in the absence of Romero, needs to do more to organise the confusion in the backline.

Ben Davies – 7

Started the match brightly with some interceptions and runs into the Villa half.

Archie Gray – 4

Appeared to be dropping deep between Danso and van de Ven when in possession, hasn’t influenced matters in the Villa half.

Joao Palhinha – 5

Has found himself with little room when on the ball, given Villa’s midfield dominance.

Xavi Simons – 5

This tactical setup certainly does not suit the Dutchman, who has hardly seen the ball.

Mathys Tel – 5

A quieter first half for the Frenchman than he did at Bournemouth in midweek, but has grown into the game.

Wilson Odobert – 4

Had Tottenham’s first shot on target. Has seen plenty of the ball, but has not been effective when in possession.

Richarlison – 5

Forced off after he pulled his hamstring just before the half-hour mark.

Randal Kolo Muani – 4

Came on in place of the injured Richarlison. Saw his goal ruled for offside minutes before the interval.

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