“The One man running the SHOW”- National press goes crazy over 7.5/10 Spurs player after win v Ferencvaros
Tottenham Hotspur claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Ferencvaros on Thursday night, marking their second consecutive win in this season’s Europa League campaign. Ange Postecoglou, showing confidence in his squad depth, opted to field a youthful team for the away fixture in Hungary. While the team displayed moments of discomfort, their resilience and talent shone through, allowing them to secure all three points.
The goals came from two of Tottenham’s promising young stars. Pape Sarr, 22, opened the scoring, followed by a decisive goal from Brennan Johnson, 23, who has been in outstanding form of late. Despite some struggles, Postecoglou will be pleased with the way his young talents stepped up and delivered, showcasing the depth in Spurs’ ranks.
One standout performance came from Johnson, whose recent form has been nothing short of remarkable. The *Daily Mail* praised the 23-year-old’s impact, calling him a “one-man crusade.” Since deactivating his Instagram account, Johnson has been on fire, scoring a goal in each of his recent appearances. His goal against Ferencvaros continued this streak, and the publication rewarded his efforts with a strong 7.5/10 rating.
Young Guns Shine for Tottenham Hotspur
The match also highlighted the bright future of Tottenham’s next generation. Mikey Moore, 17, Archie Gray, 18, Lucas Bergvall, 18, and Will Lankshear, 19, were all given a chance to make their mark, and they didn’t disappoint. Lankshear, in particular, was unlucky not to score, despite his impressive involvement throughout the game.
Moore played a pivotal role, particularly in both Tottenham goals. He was instrumental in setting up chances and linking the play, demonstrating maturity beyond his years. His vision and creativity kept the Ferencvaros defense on high alert, and his contributions led to key moments that swung the game in Tottenham’s favor.
In the 65th minute, Postecoglou brought on more experienced players to turn the tide further. The introduction of James Maddison, Johnson, and Dejan Kulusevski gave Spurs the added quality they needed to seize control. Johnson was quick to make his presence felt, striking the post before finally netting the winning goal. Collecting a pass from Moore, Johnson fired a low shot that bounced off the post and into the net, securing the vital second goal for Tottenham.
Ferencvaros, despite the loss, ended the match strongly and could have altered the outcome with better finishing. Both Kady Borges and Cebrail Makreckis squandered opportunities that could have swung the momentum back in favor of the Hungarian side. However, their missed chances allowed Tottenham to walk away with a crucial victory.
While Timo Werner had a frustrating night, failing to capitalize on his chances—most notably hitting the side-netting after rounding goalkeeper Denes Dibusz—Johnson’s clinical finishing ensured that Spurs stayed in control. Werner will likely rue his missed opportunities, but Tottenham’s young stars ensured that the team didn’t pay for those lapses.
This performance signals an exciting time for Tottenham Hotspur, with their young stars stepping up and delivering under the pressure of European competition. Postecoglou will undoubtedly take heart from the growing depth and versatility in his squad, as Spurs continue to balance domestic and European commitments with an eye on further success.