Tottenham suffered a significant defeat against Brentford, losing 3-0 in a match where their key players underperformed. The club's high-profile summer acquisition, Sandro Tonali, had a particularly disappointing debut, earning a rating of 4 out of 10.
Brentford capitalized on Spurs' defensive frailties and midfield struggles. Early in the match, a mistake by Tottenham's new first-choice goalkeeper, Antonin Kinsky, led to Brentford's opening goal when he pushed out a shot from Jensen, allowing Janelt to score. Kinsky was also criticized for wayward distribution.
Archie Gray, making his debut as an emergency right-back, struggled to contain Brentford's attack. The defense, including Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke, appeared uncomfortable against Brentford's physical presence and movement. Veteran left-back Andrew Robertson also found it difficult to cope with the pace on the flank in his first match.
In midfield, Conor Gallagher received a booking for a foul on Sangare and was replaced at halftime. Lucas Bergvall also contributed to Brentford's second goal through a loss of possession and was rated poorly for his performance. The forward line, including Richarlison and Mathys Tel, were largely ineffective, with Tel showing early promise but fading into anonymity. Youngster Mikey Moore on the right flank was isolated but managed to create some work for the opposing goalkeeper.
Substitutes for Tottenham also struggled to make an impact. Mateus Fernandes was anonymous on his debut, while Rodrigo Bentancur gave away a penalty. James Maddison and Dominic Solanke were introduced late in the game with the result already decided. Destiny Udogie was the final substitute, coming on in the 86th minute.