Bentancur delivers splendid performance for Spurs vs AZ Alkmaar
Tottenham Hotspur recorded their second consecutive victory in all competitions with a 1-0 european league Victory over AZ Alkmaar at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday night.
The London heavyweights won after a solitary penalty goal. Richarlison converted the penalty to extend Spurs' perfect start to the Europa League campaign. The club is second in the league, behind Lazio on goal difference.
There were many standout performances in the Spurs midfield, but Rodrigo Bentancur must be praised after a magnificent all-round performance. according to SofaScore.comThe Uruguayan ace had 111 touches with 94% accurate passes and 100% won shots.
He also recorded 5 successful rushing duels and set up the Spurs goal with a pass straight into the path of James Maddison, who won the penalty. Richarlison converted the resulting penalty kick after a brief altercation with Maddison over who should take it.
Bentancur also made a crucial challenge in the box to deny Ernest Poku a free kick on goal.
Faith paid
Bentancur had a difficult previous season due to injuries and was limited to 23 league appearances. He was only a last-minute substitute in the 4-1 win over western ham United last weekend, but showed his quality yesterday with a magnificent performance in midfield.
The former Juventus player repaid the faith shown by manager Ange Postecoglou and should start against Crystal Palace in Sunday's London derby. Ange opted for a fluid midfield of Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski alongside Yves Bissouma last weekend.
However, they can opt for a slightly defensive setup away from home at Selhurst Park. Bentancur appears to be finding his best form ahead of a crucial period for Tottenham and deserves to be in the starting 11 against the Eagles this weekend.
Madison and Yves Bissouma should also keep their places and it could be Kulusevski who breaks through after the Hammers win. The Spurs are within striking distance of the top 4 with a difference of 4 points and have the opportunity to close the deficit with another victory.
