Tottenham Hotspur might have ended their year on a low note, but one star’s performance has caught the attention of former Premier League striker Troy Deeney, who singled him out for praise in his latest team of the week piece.
Gameweek 19 proved to be a bitter pill for Tottenham fans, as their side failed to secure a victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers, a club currently embroiled in a relegation battle.
Ange Postecoglou’s men had hoped to wrap up 2024 on a positive note, but instead, they found themselves extending their winless streak to three matches in the Premier League, much to the disappointment of their supporters.
The match itself was a dramatic affair, beginning with Spurs conceding early on to a well-worked set-piece goal.
Despite this setback, Rodrigo Bentancur brought the visitors back into contention with a well-taken effort to level the score.
It was a moment of hope that briefly galvanised the North London side, but their inability to capitalise on opportunities—including a missed penalty by Heung-min Son—left them vulnerable.
Brennan Johnson’s strike gave Spurs a fleeting lead, only for Wolves’ Strand-Larsen to equalise late on, ensuring the spoils were shared.
Amid the collective disappointment of Spurs’ draw with Wolverhampton, one standout performer was Rodrigo Bentancur, whose efforts did not go unnoticed by Troy Deeney.
The Uruguayan midfielder, returning from a recent suspension, showed flashes of brilliance and grit, traits that have earned him admiration throughout his career.
In his weekly team of the week column on BBC Sport, Deeney heaped praise on Bentancur, noting the midfielder’s determination and sharpness.
He wrote: “He was solid, obviously had a bit of time off for his ban. He’s come back, new haircut, looks ready and looks like he has got the bit between his teeth. He looks like somebody who was a bit frustrated and annoyed.”
While Rodrigo Bentancur’s performance was a rare bright spot, his accumulation of yellow cards has now resulted in a suspension, ruling him out of Tottenham’s next clash against an in-form Newcastle United.
This absence leaves Ange Postecoglou with a crucial decision to make as he weighs up the options in midfield.
With Newcastle boasting one of the most physical sides in the Premier League, the likely candidates to fill Bentancur’s shoes are Pape Matar Sarr or Yves Bissouma.
The Magpies, currently surging in form, present a formidable challenge, and Spurs’ ability to respond without their midfield star could well define the start of their new year.
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