Tottenham player ratings vs Leeds: Flop defender lucky not to be sent off

Noah Okafor came off the bench to end Tottenham’s winning run and secure a 1-0 win for Leeds in the early kick-off at Elland Road.A feisty encounter looked to be heading for a stalemate before Okafor collected a loose ball inside the area and fired home to break the deadlock for Leeds in the 79th minute.Sam Tabuteau rated the Spurs players at Elland Road…His long passes allowed Spurs to break Leeds’ press and helped them weather an early wave of pressure from the hosts. Produced a wonderful save to deny Longstaff late on.Tried to get things ticking in the final third, routinely getting into good crossing positions, but his deliveries were inconsistent. Lucky not to see red when committing a foul on Nmecha.Produced an excellent block to deflect Nmecha’s shot, but had to be stronger as he lost out to Calvert-Lewin in the build-up to Leeds’ opener. Almost got Spurs level with a late header.Did well to divert Bogle’s dangerous second-half cross over the crossbar. First to almost every ball that entered the Spurs box.Read MoreDid well to deal with the dangerous Bogle, but struggled to get forward as much as he would have liked.Given a rare start in midfield on his return to Elland Road, he made his presence felt in an increasingly fiery contest. Reverted to right-back after Porro came off midway through the second-half.Competed well in the first half but Leeds increasingly began to dictate things in the middle of the park after the break, and De Zerbi turned to his bench to support Tonali.Settled into the game after surviving an early penalty scare. His sharp feet earned Longstaff a booking, and his passing was crisp and direct. Replaced just past the hour mark as De Zerbi looked for more bite in midfield.Spurs needed more from him, especially as they looked for an outlet in the second half. Completed just two of his seven dribbles.Replaced shortly before half-time after Bogle landed on the back of his left Achilles. Had begun to grow into the game before that, with his direct running putting Leeds on the back foot.Struggled to assert himself in the game. Had to pass to Kudus when presented with the ball inside the area as Spurs found a rare opportunity to test Trafford in the first half.SubstitutesCarving out a funny knack for being in the right place at the right time near his own goal line. Made an important block to deny Calvert-Lewin from a second-half corner. Ineffectual up top, though. Was given an extended run out, but struggled to influence the game. Unsurprisingly he is still searching for sharpness. Wilson got the better of him to flick the ball into the path of Okafor. Was not able to settle into the pace of the game. Saved by the offside flag as he was presented with a glorious chance to level. The away section at Elland Road thought he had given Spurs the lead with a rasping drive from the edge of the box that whistled just wide of Trafford’s right-hand post. Never really got going.Luca Williams-Barnett N/AMore minutes for the youngster, who is increasingly earning the trust of De Zerbi.Gunter, Senesi, Maddison, Davies