Credit: Imago

Josh Edwards

Wed 25 March 2026 8:10, UK Updated Wed 25 March 2026 8:30, UK

Pape Sarr’s lack of expertise in any area of his game is becoming a big problem for Tottenham Hotspur.

Just to get things straight, there are countless issues in North London that are much bigger and far more important than Sarr, though that’s not to say that he isn’t one of them.

The 23-year-old has been a regular for Spurs, under several managers and through some of their darkest times in history.

Whether that speaks for itself or not is up for debate, but what isn’t up for debate is the fact that the Senegal midfielder offers very little in Tottenham’s midfield.

And while all of the focus is on Tottenham’s managerial situation, and will be like that for some time, there are conversations needed in regard to Sarr.

What does Pape Sarr bring to Tottenham?

Sarr very rarely has a bad game for Tottenham, but at the same time, there have been very few occasions where he has stood out as a star performer.

And sometimes having a player like that can be the key to success, but given the lack of quality around him over the last 12 months, that is not a situation that Spurs can afford.

Sarr has created just eight chances in the Premier League this season, showcasing his limitations going forward, but his numbers definitely are just as average.

The 23-year-old has won just 46.6 per cent of his duels in the top flight, which places him in the bottom 21.7 per cent of Premier League midfielders for that metric.

With 2.25 tackles per game, he ranks almost bang in the middle for Premier League midfielders, while also being in the bottom 35 per cent for successful passes.

His limitations at both ends of the pitch are clear, and they are a much bigger issue for Tottenham than anyone has come to realise.

How do Tottenham get more out of Sarr?

The question may not necessarily be to get more out of Sarr, but to get more out of the players around him.

Sarr is a constant 7/10 performer, and rarely goes above or below that, but that becomes a big issue when those around him are far, far worse.

Tottenham need more quality in the midfield areas, and that is when they can likely reap the benefits of Sarr’s consistency.