Tottenham are dominating midfield, Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali stats show why
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7-second readMateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali’s underlying numbers show just how hard it will be to dislodge the pair from the Tottenham starting XI as they...

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Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali’s underlying numbers show just how hard it will be to dislodge the pair from the Tottenham starting XI as they continue to impress under Roberto De Zerbi.
Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes once again started in the double pivot for Tottenham Hotspur in their clash against Crystal Palace. The pair had impressed against Chelsea last time out, with Fernandes earning praise from Roberto De Zerbi for his maturity and display in possession.
The Tottenham boss said: “Mateus Fernandes maybe was one of the best players on the pitch like Mathys Tel. Archie Gray is younger, but he is older as a mentality.
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