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Tottenham Hotspur have continued their decline that seems to have been brought on by their Champions League final defeat to Liverpool in 2019. The north London side failed to qualify for any continental competition last season for the first time in over a decade. Tottenham have also recently been knocked out of the European Conference League, Europe's third tier competition.
Spurs have gone through a host of managers this year, cycling through Jose Mourinho, the interim Ryan Mason, Nuno Espírito Santo, and have now turned to Italian tactician Antonio Conte. Despite going through managers like seasons, the club’s performances haven’t necessarily improved in the Premier League.
Even the most optimistic Spurs fans will not hold any hope of the club breaking their nearly 15-year trophy drought any time soon. And despite boasting the services of Harry Kane, one of the most potent forwards in world football, the club has struggled to perform consistently on any front.
Antonio Conte will, however, hope to get a tune out of the underperforming team. The club’s recent 2-2 draw with Liverpool will give the Italian manager some optimism about the job on his hands.
Not all members of Tottenham's team have been poor this season and here are five of Tottenham’s best-performing players so far this season:
#5 Harry Kane
Although he has pushed to leave Spurs, the club have refused to let Harry Kane go, and it's clearly affecting his performances. The England international is one of Tottenham's best players in recent history, but this season has seen Harry Kane struggle to reach his previous heights. The last time Kane scored less than 24 goals in a season, the star was just finding his place in the first team.
Harry Kane has scored ten goals in 23 appearances this season, with only three goals in 15 Premier League games. His recent form has been good, with Kane scoring two goals in their last five games. But he will have to improve on this to finish the season with his usual numbers.
#4 Sergio Reguilon
After starting his youth and professional career Real Madrid, Sergio Reguilon left the Santiago Bernabeu for Spurs in 2020 on a five-year deal. Last season, the left-back was an important player for Spurs, appearing in 27 Premier League games, as well as four Europa League outings.
This season, Reguilon has maintained his form in Tottenham's defense. His influence has also been felt in the middle and final thirds, with the star helping Tottenham to three direct goal contributions in his last five starts.
#3 Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg
After playing at Southampton for four years, the Danish international made the switch to Tottenham Hotspur in 2020 after openly discussing his desire to leave the Saints. His first season with Spurs saw the star play consistently, appearing in 53 games for the side and scoring two goals.
Now in his sophomore season at the club, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has already played 19 games and scored three goals, his best goalscoring season yet. Adept at both central midfield and defensive midfield, the star has contributed directly to two goals in his five most recent appearances.
#2 Lucas Moura
The 29-year-old Brazilian left PSG for Tottenham back in 2017 and it has been a rollercoaster ride for him in England. Lucas Moura has flourished with Tottenham at times, even hitting the 10-goal mark once in a Premier League season. While he has struggled with consistency more often than not, he has sparked with renewed vigor in recent months.
Since October, Lucas Moura has four goals and an assist in his most recent ten games in all competitions. Prior to his winner against Burnley in the EFL Cup towards the end of October, he struggled with a goal drought that lasted over ten matches.
If he can continue in his newfound form, Lucas Moura will certainly be key to Antonio Conte's drive to improve the side's league position.
#1 Son Heung-min
While Harry Kane has struggled to reach his form of previous seasons, Son Heung-min has carried the baton for Tottenham Hotspur. The 29-year-old joined Spurs for £22 million in 2015, and within a season, arguably became one of the Premier League's best attackers. Last season saw Son flourish brilliantly, scoring 22 goals alongside half as many assists in 51 games.
The South Korea international has continued in fine form this season, scoring eight goals and giving two assists in 15 Premier League games so far. Antonio Conte's presence at the helm of club affairs has also helped the 29-year-old improve in form. In his last five games, Son has scored three goals and assisted once.
