Ryan Babel impresses on Fulham debut against Tottenham
The former Liverpool man started on the left of Fulham's attack

Sunday 20 January 2019 18:32, UK
Fulham suffered a crushing late loss to Tottenham on Super Sunday but there was an impressive debut performance from Ryan Babel.
The former Liverpool forward went straight into the Fulham team following his permanent transfer from Turkish outfit Besiktas this week, making his first Premier League start in eight years.
He was unable to inspire Fulham to victory, as Spurs fought back from a goal down to claim the three points thanks to Harry Winks' last-gasp winner, but the Dutchman's eye-catching performance matched his bright red hairdo.
Pundit verdict: Alex Scott
"He has brought them energy and a spark," said Sky Sports pundit Alex Scott at half-time. "He has given this Fulham team a different dimension. Tottenham's back three have struggled because he's making those runs. He's using his strength to get in there and he has provided them with a different option."
Key stats
- This was Babel's first Premier League start since December 2010, when he scored for Liverpool in a 3-0 win over Aston Villa.
- Babel had the highest combined total of shots (three) and chances created (two) on the pitch despite his 56th-minute withdrawal.
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