Tottenham player ratings vs Burnley – Romero and Odobert impact but Xavi and Gallagher struggle

Here are our Tottenham player ratings after their draw at Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon

Tottenham drew 2-2 at Burnley on Saturday in the Premier League and here are our Spurs player ratings.

Spurs stuck with a back three after that formation helped them get back to winning ways against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League in midweek to secure their place in the knockout stages. Kevin Danso and Cristian Romero were joined this time defence by Micky van de Ven, who was suspended in midweek.

Conor Gallagher returned to the midfield with Yves Bissouma making his first start of the season, while Dominic Solanke was handed his first Premier League start of the campaign.

Spurs forced Martin Dubravka into a series of first half saves but he could not keep out Micky van de Ven’s rocket of a low finish after a corner was only half-cleared towards the Dutchman in the box.

Tottenham had 10 shots at goal in the first half with seven on target, only to concede from Burnley’s first real attack before the break. Kyle Walker had all the time in the world to pick out the completely unmarked Axel Tuanzebe to fire home.

The visitors had a couple of chances in the second half while Guglielmo Vicario denied Armando Broja. It was the hosts who took the lead on 76 minutes. Spurs had five defenders on the pitch but still couldn’t defend as Lyle Foster’s shot rolled over the line after Vicario appeared to save twice as Destiny Udogie helped it on its way.

There was still time for captain Cristian Romero to head home a late equaliser for Spurs but that could not save Thomas Frank from the away fans’ boos as they sack ‘We want Frank out’ and ‘You’re getting sacked in the morning’ at the Dane.

Here are our Spurs player ratings:

Guglielmo Vicario

His kicking was all over the place in the first half and he had no chance with Tuanzebe’s close range goal at the end of the first half. Denied Broja twice in a one-vs-one situation on the hour mark. Made a double save from Foster but the ball still ended up in the net 6.

Kevin Danso

The Austria international’s passing was off at times and he didn’t particularly stand out with his defending. 5

Cristian Romero

Helped cause problems in the build-up to Van de Ven’s goal. Made a mess of controlling Vicario’s quick pass in the lead up to Burnley’s first half leveller. Came up with a great diving header to take a point from the game at the end of the game. 8

Micky van de Ven

Rocketed home his seventh goal of the season in the first half. Made a great challenge to stop Broja getting a shot at goal early in the second half. 7

Pedro Porro

Made a number of sloppy early passes that put Spurs in danger. Curled a free-kick into the side-netting at the other end 20 minutes in and then forced Dubravka into a flying save with his next one. Did not reappear for the second half. 5

Conor Gallagher

Pressed all around the pitch but didn’t offer much beyond that. 5

Yves Bissouma

One of Spurs’ better players in the first half with his tenacity around the pitch. Tired in the second period. 7

Wilson Odobert

Had some bright first half moments going forward with a curling shot saved and another central effort at the keeper. Went on a few big late runs, including one that led to Xavi hitting the woodwork and then curled in the cross that Romero headed home. 7

Xavi Simons

Wildly inconsistent passing with some lovely balls, including one that Solanke headed at Dubravka, to awful underhit passes that didn’t reach a team-mate a few yards away. Stuck the crossbar later in the game. 5

Djed Spence

Stole on to a loose ball within 15 seconds but couldn’t find Solanke in the box. Then sent an early shot at the keeper in his advanced role on the left. Put in the cross that led eventually to Van de Ven’s goal via a few Burnley heads. Switched to the right for the second half and had a low effort saved by Dubravka. Made an important challenge with 20 minutes to go as Burnley broke towards the Spurs box. 7

Dominic Solanke

Showed some really good hold-up play but showed his rust at times, including a close-range header that he sent straight at Dubravka in the second half. Appeared to lose Tuanzebe for the first half Burnley leveller. 6

Subs

Destiny Udogie

Replaced Porro for the second half but didn’t really bring any more to the party. 5

Mathys Tel

Plenty of energy without anything at the end of it. 5

Archie Gray

Had plenty to do as the sole midfielder in the game’s final minutes. 5

Dane Scarlett

Tried to make things happen in the final minutes. N/A

Radu Dragusin

Replaced Romero in added time with the captain struggling. N/A