Spurs scraped a 2-2 draw against Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League thanks to Richarlison’s late strike, but their disjointed display raises fresh questions for Thomas Frank.
Richarlison Rescues Spurs in Norway
Tottenham were fortunate to leave Norway with a point after a chaotic 2-2 draw against Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League. Despite falling two goals behind and seeing a Rodrigo Bentancur strike ruled out by VAR, Richarlison bundled home a late equaliser to save Spurs from an embarrassing defeat.
It was a night that exposed Thomas Frank’s side once again. Bodo dominated for long spells, missed a penalty, and carved Spurs apart at will. Spurs, disjointed and sluggish, only came alive in the final 20 minutes — and even then, relied on luck as much as fight.
Player Ratings
Goalkeeper & Defence
- Guglielmo Vicario (5/10): Put off Høgh for his penalty miss but was beaten twice and looked rattled by Bodo’s pressure.
- Pedro Porro (5/10): Offered attacking threat and created Van de Ven’s goal but defensively vulnerable.
- Kevin Danso (4/10): Struggled badly against the hosts’ pace and movement.
- Micky van de Ven (6/10): Restored belief with a crucial header but had rash moments too.
- Djed Spence (5/10): Solid at times but a costly giveaway led to Bodo’s second.
Midfield
- Lucas Bergvall (5/10): Neat on the ball but failed to impose himself.
- Rodrigo Bentancur (4/10): Gave away a clumsy penalty and saw his equaliser chalked off.
- Pape Matar Sarr (5/10): Kept it tidy in possession but lacked drive.
Attack
- Brennan Johnson (2/10): Anonymous before being hooked.
- Richarlison (4/10): Wasteful early but right place, right time for the late leveller.
- Wilson Odobert (5/10): Flashes of danger, including a header off the bar, but inconsistent.
Subs & Manager
- Archie Gray (7/10): Bright cameo, sparked the equaliser.
- Mohammed Kudus (6/10): Showed intent and drive missing from others.
- Joao Palhinha (6/10): Vital late intervention.
- Thomas Frank (3/10): Tactical missteps, no half-time changes, and Spurs again looked lost. Lucky to escape with a point.
Verdict
Tottenham’s performance in Norway will worry fans more than the result. While Richarlison’s late strike salvaged a draw, Bodo/Glimt exposed glaring flaws in Spurs’ structure and mentality. With Thomas Frank already under pressure after a stuttering start to Europe, this felt less like a point earned and more like a warning sign.
