🗣️Enough Is Enough! Tudor Must Finally Bench Spurs Star Who’s Becoming a Serious Liability

🗣️Enough Is Enough! Tudor Must Finally Bench Spurs Star Who’s Becoming a Serious Liability

At just 23 years of age, Pape Matar Sarr should be entering the most exciting phase of his development. When he first arrived at Tottenham Hotspur, there was genuine belief that the club had secured a special talent for a modest £15 million fee. His natural ability on the ball was even labelled “frightening” by journalist Antonio Mango — praise that suggested Spurs had unearthed a future midfield star.

But fast forward to this season, and that early optimism is beginning to fade.

On paper, Sarr’s numbers don’t look disastrous. He has completed 86% of his passes in the Premier League — a respectable figure by any standard. However, the deeper metrics tell a more troubling story. He is creating just 0.3 chances per game, an alarmingly low return for a midfielder expected to influence matches. Even more concerning is his 44% duel success rate, highlighting struggles in physical contests and defensive reliability.

Compared to his breakthrough 2023/24 campaign, there has been a noticeable regression. Back then, Sarr played with confidence and authority. He looked composed, progressive, and decisive — a midfielder growing into his role with every passing week. Now, he appears less certain in possession, more hesitant in his decision-making, and increasingly prone to costly errors.

The criticism has not been subtle either. Following the recent defeat to Arsenal, The Athletic’s JJ Bull described Sarr as “a big problem under Frank,” suggesting that his issues were not merely tactical but individual. The implication was clear: this is no longer about system or instruction. It is about application, awareness, and execution. His movement off the ball lacks the sharpness and intelligence expected of a top Premier League midfielder, and his decision-making has often slowed Spurs down at crucial moments.

That is what makes this situation so frustrating. The Senegal international possesses all the physical tools to succeed. His stamina is exceptional — he can cover ground relentlessly for 90 minutes — and he has the technical foundation to become a complete, modern midfielder. In theory, he has everything required to develop into a Premier League standout.

In reality, though, he is not putting the pieces together.

There is a growing fear among sections of the fanbase that Sarr could follow a similar trajectory to Yves Bissouma — a player who arrived in north London with huge promise but has struggled to consistently deliver at the highest level. The concern is not about talent; it is about translating potential into dependable, week-in-week-out performances.

Sarr burst onto the scene as one of Tottenham’s brightest young prospects, tipped for greatness and long-term success in north London. Now, questions are beginning to surface about whether he will only truly fulfil that promise elsewhere, after moving on from Spurs.

If that proves to be the case, it would reflect poorly on where the club currently stands. Tottenham are in a delicate phase, searching for stability and identity under Igor Tudor. Yet before any summer overhaul or transfer window reshuffle, it is this very group of players — including Sarr — who must steady the ship.

For Spurs to bounce back, they need their young talents to rediscover belief, clarity, and consistency. The potential is still there. The challenge now is turning that potential into performances before uncertainty once again engulfs north London.