Ranieri praises Hummels for strong leadership in thrilling Spurs draw

London: Claudio Ranieri spoke highly of Mats Hummels after the match against Tottenham. Hummels played a key role in helping the team secure a 2-2 draw. His leadership was crucial in a challenging game.

Ranieri noted that Hummels showed great determination throughout the match. He also mentioned a penalty incident involving Hummels and Son in the first half. The referee did not call the penalty initially, but VAR intervened.

“It’s one of those situations where the first player to the ball usually wins,” Ranieri explained. He acknowledged that such moments are part of the game. Hummels’ performance was impressive, and he worked hard during training leading up to the match.

Ranieri praised Hummels for his calmness on the field. He emphasized that it is not easy to face the fast players on the Tottenham team. Hummels managed to keep his composure, which helped the entire team.

“Hummels deserved to score because he fought like a lion until the end,” Ranieri added. His effort and leadership were vital in securing the draw against a strong opponent. The team will look to build on this performance in future matches.

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