Following a slow start to Tottenham Hotspur’s 2024/25 Premier League season, Ange Postecoglou’s side responded brilliantly with a positive 3-1 win over Brentford on Saturday. The midfield trio of Rodrigo Bentancur, Dejan Kulusevski, and James Maddison proved to be the key in Spurs’ comeback, controlling the game tempo from the centre of the park.
Maddison performance against Brentford, in particular, had supporters buzzing. His incredible work rate, creativity, and ability to dictate the game earned him a perfect 10/10 rating from journalist Alasdair Gold, describing it as Maddison’s best performance in a Tottenham shirt to date.
James Maddison dominance in the midfield
Operating in a left-sided number eight role, the 27-year-old midfielder demonstrated exceptional vision, skill, and work rate. He slipped past defenders with ease, continuously pushing his team up the pitch with his clever runs and pin-point passes.
Maddison’s contributions showed that he remains a very important connection between the midfield and the attack, and moreover, James not only helped set up the game but was also on the scoresheet against Brentford. It was his first goal of the season with a beautifully chipped effort.
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His performance against Thomas Frank’s Brentford reminded fans of just how important a player Maddison is going to be for Postecoglou in the ongoing campaign.
Gold praise from Gold
Alasdair Gold wrote on Football.London about Maddison:
“Arguably his best performance in a Spurs shirt. Did well to intercept a pass before his shot was saved for Solanke to fire home. He then won the ball back for Tottenham’s second goal and was constantly twisting, turning, and creating. Got a deserved goal with a lovely chipped effort late on.”
What’s Next?
This performance had given Spurs’ confidence they needed but also showed how crucial Maddison’s influence will be in their upcoming games as the North London team seeks to create momentum for the remainder of the season.
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Tottenham Hotspur will next be in action in a Europa League game against Qarabag FK on Thursday before playing Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United away on the weekend. With £170k-per-week maestro in top form, Spurs faithful will be hoping for a repeat performance in the following games.