Brentford 3-0 Spurs: How the players rated
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Key Points:
- Brentford secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at The Gtech Community Stadium, marking a difficult start to the Premier League season for Spurs under Roberto de Zerbi.
- Brentford's standout performers included Mamadou Sangare, who earned an 8/10 for his possession-winning and playmaking, and Michael Kayode, Keane Lewis-Potter, and Vitaly Janelt, each rated 7/10 for their key contributions.
- Tottenham's new first-choice goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky struggled, receiving a 5/10 rating, while key signing Sandro Tonali had a poor debut with a 4/10 score, reflecting Spurs' overall underwhelming performance.
- Spurs' defense was repeatedly troubled by Brentford's physicality and movement, with defenders such as Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke rated 5/10, and the youngest captain Archie Gray also struggling in an emergency role.
- Substitute players for both sides had limited impact, with most Spurs substitutes rated 5/10 and Brentford's subs showing minimal influence as the game was already decided.
