Tottenham’s Vicario Shines, Xavi Struggles in Disappointing Loss to Chelsea
Tottenham Hotspur faced a disappointing 1-0 defeat against Chelsea during their recent Premier League clash on November 1, 2025. The match, which took place at Tottenham’s home ground, displayed a lackluster performance from Spurs, with several players failing to make an impact.
Match Overview
Tottenham struggled offensively, recording an expected goals (xG) of just 0.05. This statistic marks the lowest xG for Spurs in Premier League history since the data began being tracked in the 2012-2013 season.
Key Events and Performances
- Injury to Lucas Bergvall: The young player suffered a head injury early in the game, lasting only four minutes before being substituted for Xavi Simons.
- Opening Goal: Chelsea scored in the 34th minute, capitalizing on defensive errors from Spurs.
- Vicario’s Performance: Guglielmo Vicario was the standout player for Tottenham, making several crucial saves to prevent a more significant defeat.
Player Ratings
| Player | Rating | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Guglielmo Vicario | 9 | Made multiple key saves, keeping the scoreline respectable. |
| Pedro Porro | 4 | Struggled with passing accuracy; contributed little offensively. |
| Kevin Danso | 5 | Struggled against Chelsea’s attackers, especially Joao Pedro. |
| Micky van de Ven | 4 | Made costly mistakes leading to the Chelsea goal. |
| Djed Spence | 5 | Attempted to drive play but was too inconsistent. |
| Joao Palhinha | 6 | Displayed some composure in midfield amid the chaos. |
| Rodrigo Bentancur | 5 | Failed to control the midfield; received a yellow card. |
| Mohammed Kudus | 6 | Shown as the main attacking threat but faced double marking. |
| Pape Matar Sarr | 4 | Underperformed except for one assist to Kudus. |
| Xavi Simons | 3 | struggled to make an impact, making poor passes. |
| Richarlison | 4 | Failed to contribute following his late substitution. |
| Christian Romero | 6 | Added urgency in his brief appearance. |
| Destiny Udogie | 4 | Did not provide the necessary width in attack. |
| Wilson Odobert | 4 | Lacked strength and failed to make an impact. |
Tottenham’s failure to capitalize on their chances and inability to establish control over Chelsea ultimately led to a frustrating defeat. Coach and players will need to regroup as they prepare for their next fixtures in the demanding Premier League schedule.
