Tottenham Hotspur fullback Djed Spence produced a strong performance in the 3-1 victory over Southampton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Spurs bounced back quickly from their recent defeat against Chelsea to create some momentum before the upcoming Europa League clash.
Spence has struggled with nagging injuries and inconsistencies throughout this season, parallel with the struggle of the whole senior squad. The Lilywhites are currently 14th in the Premier League table with the Europa League as the only salvation for success.
Potentially winning the Europa League would also help the North London club qualify for the next season’s Champions League competition. Ange Postecoglou’s team has struggled with a serious injury crisis that has played a mitigating factor throughout the current season.
However, no one can negate that the team has failed consistently under Postecoglou, particularly in fulfilling their defensive duties. However, the victory against the Saints should give them much-needed momentum, something that Spence needed as well.
The 24-year-old has played 26 games in all competitions for Spurs this season, contributing with two goals and three assists. According to FotMob, Spence made the most accurate passes (98) for a player who played 45 minutes or more during the game between Tottenham and Southampton.
The 24-year-old made a total of 53 accurate passes out of 54 during the game, showcasing his incredible discipline. Spence secured the assist for the opening goal which Brennan Johnson scored, also delivering 100% accurate long balls (one).
Furthermore, the Englishman had 78 touches with three touches in the opposition box, showcasing his desire to bombard forward. The 24-year-old won five out of 11 duels, committing two fouls while winning three fouls in return.
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Defensively, Spence made 100% accurate tackles (one), two interceptions and two clearances, with one clearance through a header. Furthermore, the 24-year-old completed seven defensive actions and made seven recoveries, delivering a satisfying all-round performance.
