Tottenham Hotspur star Brennan Johnson delivered a sensation Man-of-the-match performance against Southampton with two crucial goals after their Chelsea loss. Spurs beat the Saints 3-1 in the Premier League clash to bounce back at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Sunday.
Ange Postecoglou needed this victory after the last game drama with the late disallowed goal against their London rivals. The Lilywhites have struggled immensely this season, currently 14th in the Premier League table with 11 victories from 31 matches.
Spurs have suffered four draws and 16 losses in the Premier League this season, with injury crisis playing a mitigating factor. However, the Europa League competition remains a last getaway for them to reach next season’s Champions League.
Johnson’s performance should give them good motivation before the Lilywhites play Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League. The 23-year-old showcased that he is more than pace and trickery by scoring two critical goals in the first half.
According to FotMob, Johnson secured the Player of the Match with a rating of 9.1 with his goalscoring performance. The 23-year-old made the most out of the possession despite having the least touches (35) of any outfield player to play 90 minutes.
The Welshman also created one big chance and won one penalty against the Saints, maintaining his constant presence. Johnson also made one successful dribble and had five touches inside the opposition box during the game.
The 23-year-old won two out of five duels during the game, showcasing his willingness to get physical in open play. Furthermore, the Welsh international also made on the block, completed three defensive actions and made three recoveries to fulfil his defensive duties.
The Lilywhites need Johnson to build upon his performance against the Saints and contribute consistently for the remaining season. The 23-year-old has 16 goals and four assists from 41 games in all competitions for Spurs this season.
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