Tottenham Hotspur were defeated 1-0 by Chelsea on Saturday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. It was a dull performance from the homeside, who looked like a shadow of themselves, and failed to create attacking threats. Spurs registered just 1 attempt on goal and recorded an expected goals (xG) figure of 0.05, the lowest in Premier League records.

Early in the game, teenage midfielder Lucas Bergvall blocked Enzo Fernández’s close-range volley, taking the full impact on his head. The collision caused Bergvall to lose his balance and fall to the ground. After being assessed by Tottenham’s medical staff, Thomas Frank substituted the young Swede as a concussion precaution and brought on Xavi Simons. Bergvall, who wanted to continue playing, went straight down the tunnel. Simons showcased another lacklustre display and was substituted in the second half for Wilson Odobert.

Bergvall joined Spurs in 2024 and made an instant impact at the club. His composure on the ball combined with his ball-retention ability has earned him a place in Tottenham’s senior squad.

After the game, Thomas Frank shared an update on Bergvall’s injury, confirming that he had suffered a concussion. He praised Spurs’ medical staff for taking quick action and making the right call. Speaking...