The Tottenham Hotspur defender put in a stellar performance at the heart of their defence.
It would be easy to look at Jan Vertonghen’s slip during Tottenham Hotspur’s 3-2 victory against Everton this weekend and make jokes at his expense, but the simple fact is the Belgian international was immense for Mauricio Pochettino’s side despite that minor blot on his copybook.
Tottenham ran out winners in a match that reinforced the belief that they are Chelsea’s only viable rivals for the Premier League title, and if the Blues slip up against West Ham United on Monday evening the North London club will raise a few glasses in the Hammers’ honour.
Harry Kane and Dele Alli were, yet again, the goal-scoring heroes for Tottenham against Everton, but Vertonghen was the pick of their defenders.
| Passing Accuracy | Tackles Won | Duels Won | Interceptions Won | Ball Recoveries | Effective Clearances | Effective Headed Clearances | Dispossessed | Mins Played | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Vertonghen | 84% | 1 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 90 |
By the end of the match he had recorded an 84 per cent passing accuracy while also managing nine effective clearances and winning a very impressive 10 duels.
In short, Vertonghen stamped his mark on the match and ensured that despite that slip and a late Enner Valencia consolation, Everton were kept at bay.
After recovering the ball on six occasions and ensuring he was not dispossessed all afternoon, the Tottenham man proved just how important he is to Pochettino’s side…as if fans did not already know.
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