Tottenham player ratings: Spurs loss to Monaco at Wembley Stadium

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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 14: Mousa Dembele of Tottenham Hotspur skips past Tiemoue Bakayoko of AS Monaco during the UEFA Champions League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and AS Monaco FC at Wembley Stadium on September 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

Moussa Dembele-7.5

I was stunned Dembele didn’t start the match. I know he’s been out of the lineup, but that’s entirely due to suspension, not a lack of fitness. Spurs really suffered without him on the pitch in the first half.

When he came on for Son, he immediately tilted the field in Tottenham’s favor. We really shouldn’t be surprised. It’s what Dembele does. He was one of the best players of the second half, and it’s a shame he didn’t get more match time to showcase his abilities.

Vincent Janssen-4

Janssen came on with about 20 minutes to go, and didn’t get anything accomplished. He bailed Monaco out with silly fouls on two occasions, and didn’t get the ball anywhere near the net. I’m starting to have grave concerns about his ability to play at the highest level.

Moussa Sissoko-6

The French midfielder didn’t get much time in the match, but I thought he looked reasonably bright. He should have been brought on for Dier earlier in the second half. Look for him to get the start against Sunderland this weekend.

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