Report Tottenham finally reveal two monsters who is their true derby hero’s against Arsenal

September 25, 2023 admin Tottenham 0

Tottenham Hotspur battled back twice at their arch-rivals’ home earlier today, demonstrating that Ange Postecoglou has utterly transformed this team.

However, among his band of unstoppable heroes, James Maddison and Heung-min Son shone out once more during an exhilarating 2-2 draw.

What roles did James Maddison and Heung-min Son play against Arsenal?

Most Premier League viewers should not be surprised to hear these two names mentioned, as anything excellent that the Lilywhites generate offensively is certain to come from one of these two stars.

The English and South Korean internationals have stepped up to lead the way for a team that looks to them for inspiration as members of the new leadership group established at their north London outfit.

And it was an inspired performance from the duo, with the former Leicester City creator turning provider for Son twice, first with a drilled cross for him to knock in, then picking Jorginho’s pocket and sliding him in for another equalizer.

Aside from this, Maddison would also provide three important passes, rightly garnering a 7.7 match rating. According to Sofascore, only his striker partner and Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka earned more.

So, to argue that there was another exceptional hero who outshone both of these Spurs stalwarts would surprise most, but then again, Yves Bissouma masterclasses are becoming more normal today.

How did Yves Bissouma perform against Arsenal?

Although Sofascore only gave the former Brighton and Hove Albion enforcer a 6.9 rating, this may understate the importance of the £25 million Mali international in holding the home side at bay.

After all, both of their goals were the result of failures in focus, with the first being a nasty deflection for an own goal and the second being an unfortunate handball from close range.

Bissouma received 71 touches while being efficient in possession to maintain a 94% pass accuracy. Given how aggressively Mikel Arteta’s men pressed at times, remaining so composed in such a high-pressure situation is quite commendable.

However, his discipline was probably even more impressive, given how easy it would have been to get dragged into a battle after his objections to the referee got him a cheap yellow card.

He vanished from the game after that critical moment, settling into a more comfortable deep role to quietly influence the play. However, this does not imply that he hid.

Indeed, the 27-year-old “monster,” as journalist Aaron Stokes once accurately nicknamed him, still makes four tackles, one block, one clearance, and has won seven duels, including 100% aerials. It was a wise disappearance to ensure a good outcome.

Journalist Jordan Elgott even took to Twitter to highlight the period where Bissouma played with mostly a booking, noting: “Bissouma’s second half has been immense/”

Then, in the Evening Standard’s post-match player ratings, fellow writer Dan Kilpatrick offered the following summation after handing the midfielder an admirable 7/10 rating: “Enjoyed a really good battle with Martin Odegaard, who pressed him relentlessly. Not as dominant as he can be but still so crucial to the way Spurs play.”

Traveling to the Emirates and falling behind twice would have seen previous Spurs sides crumble, but with the spine that Bissouma and others now provide, it truly appears that Postecoglou has the foundation of a team ready to expel the struggles of the past and confidently stride into a bright, successful future.

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