A disappointing Tottenham performance saw them go 2-0 down to Fulham as a result of two second-half goals from substitutes Rodrigo Muniz and Ryan Sessegnon. Fresh off their Europa League success against AZ, Ange Postecoglou rotated his team but the gamble backfired and a tired XI were second-best to their spirited counterparts.

Two players were hooked at half-time, potentially spelling the end of one midfielder’s career in north London, as Express Sport takes a look at the Spurs players involved.

Goalkeeper

Guglielmo Vicario – 6

There was little he could do to prevent either goal on a quiet day for the Italian stopper.

Defence

Djed Spence – 6

Had earned a shot at an England call-up while playing on the left, but switched to the right to accommodate Destiny Udogie and did not look the same player.

Cristian Romero – 6

The Argentine could not quite get into his rhythm but he was the better performer out of the Spurs backline despite a few desperate challenges still present in his game.

Ben Davies – 4

Got himself in a mess trying to stop Sessegnon from scoring against his former club and made to look silly. Has been a stalwart but quite the step down now from Micky van de Ven.

Destiny Udogie – 5

Struggled to provide the necessary overlap that Mathys Tel often needed on the left and was full of energy, but unable to create a partnership with those around him.

Midfield

Rodrigo Bentancur – 5

A midfield devoid of creativity was left to Bentancur to lead it, but they were second-best to Marco Silva’s outfit and the Uruguayan was sloppy on the ball.

Yves Bissouma – 3

Another dismal performance and there was little surprise when Bissouma was hooked at half-time. Only moments before he passed the ball out of touch to an audible groan from the away fans.

Archie Gray – 5

Postecoglou gave many admirers their wish by pushing Gray into midfield, but he failed to replicate the stellar performances shown in a back four. The teenager looked slightly rusty but more minutes in that role will steer him in the right direction.

Attack

Brennan Johnson – 4

Also taken off at half-time with Bissouma and needs to return to the Nottingham Forest player who was happy to take players on at will, rather than look to solely attack the back post and play off the ball. Wilson Odobert showed him how to do both in midweek.

Dominic Solanke – 6

Should have hit the back of the net from a Son Heung-min free-kick but he was largely feeding off scraps throughout.

Mathys Tel – 4

An uncomfortable day for the loanee who is facing increased competition for his place in the front three. He does look better suited to a left-wing role rather than being a pure number nine, with the opportunity to face up his marker and go past them.