Tottenham player ratings vs Dinamo Zagreb: Eric Dier and Serge Aurier endure wretched night as Spurs crash out

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Dan Kilpatrick @Dan_KP18 March 2021

Tottenham crashed out of the Europa League with a wretched defeat to Dinamo Zagreb.

Mislav Orsic’s stunning hat-trick condemned Spurs to a 3-0 defeat on the night after extra-time, as Jose Mourinho’s side blew a 2-0 lead from the first leg to leave the manager under pressure.

Dan Kilpatrick runs the rule over Spurs’ performance in the Croatian capital...

Hugo Lloris 4

Could not be blamed for any of Orsic’s stunning strikes. Footwork was shaky again and occasionally played his side into trouble. Massive save in last seconds.

Wretched with and without possession all night, and responsible for Dinamo’s first goal after Orsic stepped inside him.

Davinson Sanchez 4

But looked shaky all evening and terrified of Orsic, who ran at him for the winning goal.

Defensively all over the shop and passing was poor. Gave away silly fouls.

Ben Davies 5

Offered no resistance for Dinamo’s second goal which came following a slick move down the Welshman’s flank.

Moussa Sissoko 4

Offered Spurs no control and often gave away possession in dangerous areas with poor passes or through overplaying. Failed to track his runner for the second goal.

Harry Winks 4

Looked frustrated at being hooked but could few complaints after struggling to get going. Passing range was off but wasn’t helped by being paired with the indisciplined Sissoko.

Dele Alli 4

Failed to make any impact in the final third and was largely a spectator before being hooked early.

Erik Lamela 5

Predictably booked. Waited a fraction too long to get a shot away from a great position and saw it blocked.

Lucas Moura 5

Set up a good first-half chance for Kane with a through pass and tried to inject some energy into a flat performance with speedy dribbles.

Harry Kane 6

Finished with Spurs’ best chances and was unlucky to have two shots cleared off the line as well as seeing other efforts saved.

Substitutes:

Gareth Bale (Lamela 59’) 6

Provided a few sparks, including a cross for Kane’s chance which was cleared off the line.

Lo Celso (Dele 67’) 6

Made a difference on his return from injury, adding fight and a bit of quality.

Tanguy Ndombele (Winks 67’) 5

Tried to inject a spark but often sloppy.

Vinicius (Lucas 85’) 5

Had a couple of half-chances but fluffed them.

Sergio Reguilon (Davies 90’) 5

Added energy but could not prevent the collapse.

Steven Bergwijn (Aurier 108’) 4

Squandered a good position with a hopeful shot in extra-time.

Subs not used: Hart, Tanganga, Lavinier, Doherty, Alderweireld.

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