‘Genuinely Sunday league quality’ – Tottenham fans tear into starter who lost possession 15 times vs PSG
Tottenham supporters were enraged by Djed Spence’s underwhelming performance in their 5-3 defeat to PSG in the Champions League on 26 November.
Spurs were unable to maintain their leads against PSG at the Parc des Princes as Thomas Frank continues to come under pressure over his shaky managerial position.
Randal Kolo Muani scored his first two goals for Tottenham against his parent club with his display one of the few shining lights on a grim night in Paris.
Along with Pape Sarr’s shoddy performance for Spurs against PSG, fans were also frustrated with the unreliable Spence in the Champions League.
Djed Spence’s questionable defending and all-round play infuriates Tottenham supporters
Spence forced his way into the England set-up after gradually honing his crafts with the Lilywhites, yet since his call-up to the Three Lions, his form has massively dipped.
The 25-year-old flopped against the French outfit on the European stage as he won just two of his seven ground duels during his 84 minutes on the pitch.
Conversely, the ex-Nottingham Forest man was wasteful with the ball, losing possession 15 times as well as landing zero of his four crosses.
| Selected stats vs PSG (26 November) | Djed Spence |
| Minutes played | 84 |
| Crosses (accurate) | 4 (0) |
| Completed passes (%) | 15/21 (71%) |
| Possession lost | 15 |
| Ground duels (won) | 7 (2) |
| Dribbled past | 1 |
Spence only managed three successful passes out of 12 in the attacking half, reflecting his carelessness on the ball as several Tottenham attacks crumbled with his mediocre distribution.
Destiny Udogie was called upon to replace the number 24 in the 84th minute, yet the damage was already done with the full-back infuriating the Spurs faithful.
One Tottenham supporter said: “Spence’s crossing ability is genuinely Sunday league quality.” with another adding: “Please watch how many touches and how much time Spence needs on the ball before playing a forward pass, I am so tired of him.”