Thomas Frank led his side to three wins from the first four Premier League games of the season, however should now recall one Tottenham man to his starting side for the Champions League clash against Villarreal.
Spurs were good value for their 3-0 win in a fierce London derby, which also saw Tomas Soucek sent off for a terrible foul early in the second half.
Goals from Pape Matar Sarr, Lucas Bergvall and Micky van de Ven were enough for Spurs, who were also buoyed by a Xavi Simons assist on debut.
The Swedish midfielder was arguably the standout performer, contributing a goal and assist. Paul Robinson heaped praise on Bergvall for his performance.
Thomas Frank must recall Richarlison for Tottenham’s Champions League return
Some eyebrows were raised when Mathys Tel was named in the starting side ahead of Richarlison, despite his tough start to life as a Spurs player.
Tel disappointed in our player ratings for the game, and it looks as if Frank has been given one clear decision to make for their next game.
The manager must recall Richarlison for the Champions League group stage opener against Villarreal, with big European nights returning to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.
The Brazil international came on to replace Tel, and after three starts having a minor rest could actually end up being a real positive for Spurs.
‘Unbelievable’ Richarlison off to great start to season
Even with Randal Kolo Muani joining the club on loan in the final stages of the transfer window, it is Richarlison who has nailed down the number nine spot at the moment.
The 28-year-old has two goals and an assist to his name already in the Premier League this season, and has been on the end of plenty of praise from his teammates for his performances.
Bergvall described him as ‘unbelievable’ after the first game of the season (Football London), where he found the net twice against Burnley to kickstart the campaign.
Tel unfortunately did not take his chance against West Ham, and it looks as if he is going to have to be patient before being handed another one in a big game in North London.
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