• TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Pierluigi Gollini, 5 - Did well to get down quickly and beat away a low strike by Benjamin Bourigeaud in the first-half. But he was beaten by Flavien Tait’s curling effort that nestled into the bottom corner. Punished for parrying a strike for range straight at the feet of Gaetan Laborde who tapped into an unguarded net. Reuters
    TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Pierluigi Gollini, 5 - Did well to get down quickly and beat away a low strike by Benjamin Bourigeaud in the first-half. But he was beaten by Flavien Tait’s curling effort that nestled into the bottom corner. Punished for parrying a strike for range straight at the feet of Gaetan Laborde who tapped into an unguarded net. Reuters
  • Matt Doherty, 5 - Produced a couple overlapping runs but to no avail. Picked out Hojbjerg to level the scores at 2-2. But he was easily turned by Serhou Guirassy who came within inches of restoring his side's advantage. AP
    Matt Doherty, 5 - Produced a couple overlapping runs but to no avail. Picked out Hojbjerg to level the scores at 2-2. But he was easily turned by Serhou Guirassy who came within inches of restoring his side's advantage. AP
  • Joe Rodon, 4 - A rabbit in headlights. It was a European debut for the Welshman but he never really settled. Glanced a headed effort over the bar at the other end late on. Getty
    Joe Rodon, 4 - A rabbit in headlights. It was a European debut for the Welshman but he never really settled. Glanced a headed effort over the bar at the other end late on. Getty
  • Japhet Tanganga, 4 - Trusted in the absence of Eric Dier and got foot in the way on a Rennes strike from distance, but it proved in vain as Tait found a yard of space to fire home the leveler. Looked vulnerable at the back, although his last-gasp sliding challenge was crucial as the home side chased a winner. Getty
    Japhet Tanganga, 4 - Trusted in the absence of Eric Dier and got foot in the way on a Rennes strike from distance, but it proved in vain as Tait found a yard of space to fire home the leveler. Looked vulnerable at the back, although his last-gasp sliding challenge was crucial as the home side chased a winner. Getty
  • Ben Davies, 6 - Produced a couple of early blocks as the hosts started to build momentum with most of their attacks coming down the Spurs left and he denied the home side a certain second when he hurled himself in front of the Rennes attacker. Getty
    Ben Davies, 6 - Produced a couple of early blocks as the hosts started to build momentum with most of their attacks coming down the Spurs left and he denied the home side a certain second when he hurled himself in front of the Rennes attacker. Getty
  • Tanguy Ndombele, 8 - Probably Tottenham’s man of the match. The midfielder looked full of energy and twice did brilliantly to keep alive seemingly dead balls, the second of which was a stunning back heel that started the move that saw Spurs take the lead. Later put Hamari Traore on the deck with a wonderful spell of trickery. AFP
    Tanguy Ndombele, 8 - Probably Tottenham’s man of the match. The midfielder looked full of energy and twice did brilliantly to keep alive seemingly dead balls, the second of which was a stunning back heel that started the move that saw Spurs take the lead. Later put Hamari Traore on the deck with a wonderful spell of trickery. AFP
  • Oliver Skipp, 6 - A composed outing from the youngster on his 21st birthday. Now very much a part of the Tottenham senior squad, he picked his passes well in the middle of the park and did so accurately for the most part in difficult circumstances. Reuters
    Oliver Skipp, 6 - A composed outing from the youngster on his 21st birthday. Now very much a part of the Tottenham senior squad, he picked his passes well in the middle of the park and did so accurately for the most part in difficult circumstances. Reuters
  • Lucas Moura, 7 - A typically industrious display from the Brazilian who seemed to be everywhere. Opened the scoring with an ugly goal when his cross struck Loic Bade and deflected beyond Romain Salin. Sadly, his night ended abruptly shortly after the restart with a painful knock. Getty
    Lucas Moura, 7 - A typically industrious display from the Brazilian who seemed to be everywhere. Opened the scoring with an ugly goal when his cross struck Loic Bade and deflected beyond Romain Salin. Sadly, his night ended abruptly shortly after the restart with a painful knock. Getty
  • Bryan Gil, 6 - A fourth appearance of the season , but struggled to offer attacking value as Rennes threatened to dictate the game. Asked questions with a couple of lovely whipped crosses into the box, the second of which saw Dane Scarlett go agonisingly close, but he later saw yellow for clattering into Traore. Getty
    Bryan Gil, 6 - A fourth appearance of the season , but struggled to offer attacking value as Rennes threatened to dictate the game. Asked questions with a couple of lovely whipped crosses into the box, the second of which saw Dane Scarlett go agonisingly close, but he later saw yellow for clattering into Traore. Getty
  • Steven Bergwijn, 6 - Involved in a heated 13th minute exchange with Rennes skipper Traore as the home team sought to cancel out Spurs advantage. Withdrawn on the half-hour mark after picking up a knock. Reuters
    Steven Bergwijn, 6 - Involved in a heated 13th minute exchange with Rennes skipper Traore as the home team sought to cancel out Spurs advantage. Withdrawn on the half-hour mark after picking up a knock. Reuters
  • Harry Kane, 6 - Spurs’ goal machine has now featured in more European clashes than any other Tottenham player, having made his 65th appearance. He linked up well with Moura as Spurs drew first blood, but for the most part he was kept quiet by a disciplined Rennes back four. Getty
    Harry Kane, 6 - Spurs’ goal machine has now featured in more European clashes than any other Tottenham player, having made his 65th appearance. He linked up well with Moura as Spurs drew first blood, but for the most part he was kept quiet by a disciplined Rennes back four. Getty
  • SUBS: Emerson, 7 - Replaced Harry Kane in a double-switch in the 55th minute. Worked hard in midfield and showed good feet to glide away from his marker on a couple of occasions too, only to be rewarded with a couple of sore kicks from his opponents which went unpunished. Reuters
    SUBS: Emerson, 7 - Replaced Harry Kane in a double-switch in the 55th minute. Worked hard in midfield and showed good feet to glide away from his marker on a couple of occasions too, only to be rewarded with a couple of sore kicks from his opponents which went unpunished. Reuters
  • Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, 7 - Replaced Bergwijn in the 30th minute as the visitors were dealt an early injury blow. A couple of vital interceptions to snuff out Rennes attacks, and he spared his side’s blushes with a rare goal when his effort crept into the bottom corner for 2-2. AFP
    Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, 7 - Replaced Bergwijn in the 30th minute as the visitors were dealt an early injury blow. A couple of vital interceptions to snuff out Rennes attacks, and he spared his side’s blushes with a rare goal when his effort crept into the bottom corner for 2-2. AFP
  • Dele Alli, N/A - Replaced the impressive Ndombele in the 79th minute and showed plenty of energy, but he didn’t really have much opportunity to impact the tie. Reuters
    Dele Alli, N/A - Replaced the impressive Ndombele in the 79th minute and showed plenty of energy, but he didn’t really have much opportunity to impact the tie. Reuters
  • Dane Scarlett, 6 - Replaced Moura who became the second Tottenham casualty of the night. It was a big ask for the youngster with Spurs’ lack of attacking threat further hindered by the departure of Moura and Kane. Gave a decent account of himself and went close when he glanced his headed effort just wide. AP
    Dane Scarlett, 6 - Replaced Moura who became the second Tottenham casualty of the night. It was a big ask for the youngster with Spurs’ lack of attacking threat further hindered by the departure of Moura and Kane. Gave a decent account of himself and went close when he glanced his headed effort just wide. AP

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Tottenham ratings v Rennes: Ndombele 8, Kane 6, Moura 7

Spurs made to fight for 2-2 draw but injury problems add to manager Nuno's woes

Liam Wheeler

September 17, 2021

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Tottenham were forced to fight for a 2-2 draw in their opening Europa Conference League Group G game against Rennes, with their night made worse by more injury problems.

Spurs went ahead after Loic Bade's own goal before the French team hit back either side of half-time through Flavian Tait and Gaetan Laborde.

However, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's leveller earned Spurs a point, but not before Steven Bergwijn and Lucas Moura limped off the ground. With Tottenham set to face Chelsea on Sunday, their attacking options look short.

At least it was a decent result for Nuno Espirito Santo's Tottenham after their 3-0 thrashing at Crystal Palace last weekend.

"It was not perfect, but we showed a lot of character and belief to change the result after we conceded," Nuno said of his second-string line-up.

"They are a hard team to play and it is not easy to analyse the game - we had a lot of players out of position."

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Updated: September 17, 2021, 4:06 AM
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