James Maddison completed more dribbles against Brentford than any other player has in a single game across the Premier League this season, WhoScored reveal.

James Maddison is back to his best at Spurs

Maddison has started the season in fine form and has arguably been Tottenham’s best player so far this campaign.

However, the 27-year-old’s displays perhaps did not get the recognition they deserved due to the results that Ange Postecoglou’s men were getting.

On Saturday, the former Leicester City man took the bull by the horns and delivered a complete performance, dropping into midfield and helping Spurs progress the ball up the pitch time and again.

Brentford struggled to get near the England international, who was also at his creative and enterprising best around the box, being unlucky not to pick up a couple of assists.

However, Maddison did make a defining contribution in the final third, scoring the goal that sealed the result for his side in the 85th minute with a lovely dinked finish after being played through on goal.

James Maddison sets new dribbling benchmark

According to WhoScored, the attacking midfielder completed a total of seven successful dribbles on Saturday, which is the most any player has in a match this season.

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When one thinks of Maddison, his dribbling is not what immediately comes to mind but the 27-year-old is quite an underrated ball carrier.

His quick feet, awareness of space and his balance make up for his lack of pace, with the midfielder being extremely skilled at creating half a yard for himself.

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Heung-min Son opens up on ‘really sad’ situation with Brennan Johnson at Spurs

Son Heung-min admits that he felt really sad knowing what Brennan Johnson was going through but insists that he had no doubt that the winger would turn things around and showcase his qualities.

Brennan Johnson has had a tough two weeks

Johnson has certainly given a befitting response to his critics, having found the back of the net in Tottenham’s last two matches against Coventry City and Brentford.
The 23-year-old, who has received a lot of vitriol on social media over recent weeks, will hope that he has turned a corner and can build on these performances.

Ange Postecoglou has kept faith in the pacy wide-man through his barren spell and the Australian’s persistence is now starting to be rewarded, with the Wales international looking much more confident and sure of himself against the Bees than he did in the first few games of the season.

The home fans also got behind Johnson on Saturday, with the winger reportedly getting a huge cheer before kick-off and also having his name sung by the supporters (Football.London).
Heung-min Son opens up on Johnson controversy

Son admitted that everyone at the club is thrilled for the former Nottingham Forest man after what he went through.

When asked about the abuse that his teammate has received online, the Tottenham captain said (via journalist Gun Lee for Sport Chosun 21/09/24): “The situation with Brennan has been just sad, really. He’s a really young player, and it’s really sad when someone’s feelings and performances are affected negatively by what he had to suffer off the pitch.

But Brennan was able to battle it because he is someone with a strong mentality, a strong heart. He is a very, very nice kid and works harder than anyone. So I think every player was so happy to see him score and perform well today. I hope Brennan really enjoys today and has the happiest day anyone can have.”

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The only time that it is ever justified to have a go at a player is if there is a lack of effort or commitment, which has never been the case with Johnson.

However, it was proven on Saturday that it is just a vocal minority of fans online who peddle this kind of hate and that the vast majority of supporters are fully behind the winger.