Spurs continued their pre-season preparations last night with a 2-2 draw in the Mind Series against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
After conceding two attempts from Hakim Ziyech, Lucas Moura and Steven Bergwijn hit back for the North London team in the second half to level things up.
With Fabio Paratici and Steve Hitchen in attendance, working hard on potential incoming transfers, plenty of players were given the chance to impress by manager Nun0, and three men in particular took their chance.
Pierluigi Gollini shines on debut
✊ A solid first outing for Pierluigi Gollini. pic.twitter.com/2SeXdQeDRe
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 5, 2021
New signing Gollini was exceptional in his first appearance wearing a Tottenham shirt, making a number of solid saves and looking confident when distributing the ball.
The Italian looks like he has settled in very quickly at the club, and with Hugo Lloris still not back in the match day squad, there is a growing possibility that Gollini could start against Manchester City next weekend.
Harry Winks trying to impress Nuno
#thfc Harry Winks is in talks to join a Premier League club on a permanent basis after being told he will be a fringe player this season. Nuno Espirito Santo has given the green light for Winks to be sold to a Premier League rival. [@footyinsider247] pic.twitter.com/kxK4bJKrV0
— Lilywhite Rose (@Lilywhite_Rose) July 29, 2021
Substitute midfielder Winks came on for Hojbjerg at half-time and had his best performance so far in pre-season, being accurate with his passing and always looking forward.
Regularly catching out the Chelsea midfield with agile dribbling and quick bursts of speed, Winks looked a lot fitter and sharper against Chelsea and with speculation constantly linking him with a move away – he needs to make his mark and impress Nuno.
Steven Bergwijn’s hard work earns reward
Last night Spurs fought back to secure a 2-2 draw with Chelsea with @StevenBergwijn scoring the equalising goal.
I didn’t watch the game but have seen Bergwijn play several times in pre season and have been impressed. What did you think of the game?
Copyright Spurs TV#THFC pic.twitter.com/uE8Yo9zM5q
— tottenham_goals (@goals_tottenham) August 5, 2021
Dutch winger Bergwijn has impressed Nuno thoroughly in training, but in matches it looks like his end product still needs a lot of work.
Nuno Espirito Santo gives Steven Bergwijn a big hug as he comes off as do most of the coaching staff. Clearly a sense that he needed that goal for his efforts in pre-season.
— Alasdair Gold (@AlasdairGold) August 4, 2021
However, he buried his chance against Chelsea for the equaliser, a just reward for his hard work off the ball and determination to help his team in any way he could.