Spurs 1-0 AZ: Player ratings as Richarlison opens his account & wonderkids dazzle in Europa League

Tottenham Hotspur continued their perfect start in the Europa League with a hard-fought 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar on Thursday.

A second-half Richarlison penalty was the only thing separating the two sides despite a bright performance from Spurs.

Even though they dominated for large parts, the Lilywhites will be relieved to take all three points after AZ posed a sizeable threat on the break, forcing some smart saves from Fraser Forster.

Read on for full Spurs player ratings following an important victory for Ange Postecoglou’s men.

Tottenham player ratings vs AZ

Fraser Forster – 8/10 – Justified his surprise inclusion with a few quality saves as AZ put the pressure on in both halves.

Archie Gray – 7/10 – Made driving runs forward and provided some dangerous crosses into the box. Did what he needed to defensively.

Radu Dragusin – 8/10 – 100% success with aerial duels and made some important blocks and clearances at key times.

Ben Davies – 8/10 – Defended well alongside Dragusin and was positive with the ball.

Destiny Udogie – 7/10 – Still liable to the odd switch-off defensively but is a powerhouse going forward.

Lucas Bergvall – 8/10 – Pure class with the ball, showing incredible composure for a player so young. Won the penalty for Richarlison’s goal and had a match-high three tackles to his name when he was substituted.

Rodrigo Bentancur – 7/10 – Provided Spurs with a strong platform in possession, keeping things ticking over. Recovered possession on more occasions (15) than any other Spurs player.

Mikey Moore – 9/10 – Burst into life after the half-time break, driving at the AZ defence with some dizzying dribbling. Deserved an assist after some menacing crosses into the box. 17 years old. What a talent! “The goal was a result of the positive start at the start of this second half, led by Mikey Moore,” said Clive Allen after Spurs took the lead (via BBC Sport).