Tonali nightmare as Sangare stars - Brentford v Spurs player ratings

Roberto de Zerbi's Tottenham Hotspur suffered a difficult start to their Premier League season as Brentford secured a convincing 3-0 victory at The Gtech Community Stadium. The players' performance was rated by both BBC Sport and the author, providing a comprehensive analysis of each team's performance.

For Tottenham, Igor Thiago's physical presence caused concerns for Brentford's defense, while Sandro Tonali's £100 million signing failed to make a significant impact. The young captain, Antonin Kinsky, also struggled throughout the match.

In contrast, Brentford demonstrated strong performances from key players. Caoimhin Kelleher maintained composure in goal, making crucial saves when needed. Michael Kayode played effectively out wide, and his opportunist goal effectively sealed the victory. Kristoffer Ajer read the game well and dealt with any Spurs danger encountered.

Nathan Collins missed an early headed chance but was untroubled at the back. Keane Lewis-Potter and Vitaly Janelt both delivered crucial contributions, setting up Brentford's opening goal and scoring their second. Mathias Jensen provided dangerous set-pieces and assisted Janelt's goal. Dango Ouattara, despite a poor touch early on, contributed with his hard work.

Mamadou Sangare's outstanding performance was particularly noteworthy, as his play led to Lewis-Potter's goal. Igor Thiago's presence also troubled Tottenham's defense. Even though Brentford made substitutions, the team's performance remained dominant throughout the match.