Player Watch - Tanguy Ndombele

[littlemandefoe]

Happy New Year everyone.

NDombele looked really good in the match yesterday. Sharp and serving as the apex of the forward press. So much of our attacking play, in my opinion, hinges on his performances. Fingers crossed they continue consistently particularly with Lo Celso out.

Wondering, for those of you on the better side of the Atlantic, if there is anything you are seeing or hearing about him being upset about being subbed in the 78 minute? It looked like he was upset (made a hand gesture on the pitch as if frustrated to see his number called), and it appears he went straight off to the locker room. Was he just doing a "Dier" and came back to the bench to watch the match out, or did he go to have a shower as Mourinho likes his players to do? I'm hoping there is no (new?) tension between him and Mourinho.

Whether we agree or not on his fitness/why he was subbed, I haven't seen him react this way to being subbed so perhaps he wants to stay on the pitch (can't blame him - who doesn't want to play)? I saw Kane went to the bench when subbed and even Doherty watched from the side after being given his second naughty card.

Happy New Year, mate

 

[14/04/91]

I'm sure Mourinho is happy that Ndombele is showing displeasure at being subbed, it means he wants to be out there contributing as much as possible. Also shows he's enjoying his football.

With Lo Celso unavailable, he has to be protected. Injuries are quite common nearer the end of a match, especially during such a busy season.

And we were 3-0 up, game was won. Pointless taking any risks. Explain it to him that he's being protected because he's such a key player and I'm sure he won't mind missing the last 15 mins.

 

[Deleted member 29446]

I also thought he was unhappy being subbed. Any player with pride in his play should feel likewise. He was also seen pulling the sleeves of his jersey over his palms so he might just want to warm himself up a bit in the dressing room.

Didn't think he was to unhappy.

Commentator said that Jose has allowed his players to go directly to the dressing room while cold outside.

 

[Strikeb4ck]

Great to see Ndombele running and pressing for 90 minutes. Such a contrast to what we got the first season. Completely different player right now...able to get on the ball and use the unbelievable talent he has a lot more often. Looks far happier as well.

 

[chinaman]

Great to see Ndombele running and pressing for 90 minutes. Such a contrast to what we got the first season. Completely different player right now...able to get on the ball and use the unbelievable talent he has a lot more often. Looks far happier as well.

Agree, but one thing is for sure; he has a very low pain threshold. When he went down, he was waving for the medics to come on and for a moment I thought he was hurt badly. And he's done the same on a few other occasions.

 

[archiewasking]

Great to see Ndombele running and pressing for 90 minutes. Such a contrast to what we got the first season. Completely different player right now...able to get on the ball and use the unbelievable talent he has a lot more often. Looks far happier as well.

Perfect ball for the second goal as well ?

 

[SlotBadger]

Some of his touches continue to amaze.

 

[GutBucket]

Shame he didn't score after that insane first touch, world class dribbler and passer. Amazing assist to Son.

 

[desert spur]

I realize Sissoko is not our best player and many (often rightfully?) don't rate him at times (or at all)...but my joy in watching him score a goal is apparently only rivaled by the joy other players seem to feel when he scores.

 

[fortworthspur]

he's definitely got attributes nobody else in the side has.

 

[SlotBadger]

I realize Sissoko is not our best player and many (often rightfully?) don't rate him at times (or at all)...but my joy in watching him score a goal is apparently only rivaled by the joy other players seem to feel when he scores.

I agree.

But I think you might have clicked on the wrong thread.

 

[4shambles]

I realize Sissoko is not our best player and many (often rightfully?) don't rate him at times (or at all)...but my joy in watching him score a goal is apparently only rivaled by the joy other players seem to feel when he scores.

Ditto. Tanguy only smiles when Sissoko scores!

 

[SE Spurs]

Lovely assist for Sonny goal. So good when he's on the ball, moving forward. Just wish he did it more often.

Even played the full 90+ minutes!

 

[bubble07]

Agree, but one thing is for sure; he has a very low pain threshold. When he went down, he was waving for the medics to come on and for a moment I thought he was hurt badly. And he's done the same on a few other occasions.

Or he could just have incredible recovery!!

 

[Stamford]

Jose managing his minutes perfectly

 

[BringBack_leGin]

Keep this up and he might just convince me he’s a number 10 ?

 

[Gilzean at the near post]

Damned good performance today. Such a threat when moving tbe ball quickly and usually unpredictably. Continually breaking the lines and put in a very good defensive display as well. Getting a better understanding with Kane and Son match on match

 

[SUIYHA]

Is this the first time he's played a full 90 minutes for us? I'm pretty sure it is under Mourinho at least!

 

[DCSPUR64]

Is this the first time he's played a full 90 minutes for us? I'm pretty sure it is under Mourinho at least!

I believe he played the full 90 one other time.

 

[Dirtysanchez6]

Thought he was outstanding tonight