"Tottenham fans have spent the past fortnight wondering why one of the season's early bright sparks, Pape Matar Sarr, has slipped out of the XI just as performances have dipped. After a laboured 0-0 draw with Monaco in the Champions League, a game Spurs survived largely thanks to a flawless display from Guglielmo Vicario, manager Thomas Frank was pressed on the Senegal international's status."
"Sarr was a regular in the team earlier this season but in the last few games, Frank has preferred other midfielders. Pape Matar Sarr has struggled for playing time It is hugely surprising since Sarr was impressive and with him in the team, the midfield looked more threatning and strong. Before facing Everton this weekend, Frank was asked about his treatment of the midfielder."
"Either Frank is not being completely honest about his opinion of Sarr or there is something else to it since it is a huge shock to see the midfielder struggle to get more minutes. Frank's explanation, that Sarr was initially rested as a precaution and then kept out because others performed well, doesn't sit comfortably with his own acknowledgement that the 23-year-old was a very good player in the club's best spell of form. The Monaco draw only sharpened the focus on selection."
Pape Matar Sarr started the season strongly for Tottenham and was a regular in the first six games. He has lost his place in the starting XI over the past few matches despite earlier impressive displays. Manager Thomas Frank said there is nothing wrong with Sarr, claiming the midfielder was rested as a precaution and that competition has kept him out. Recent matches, including a 0-0 draw with Monaco, exposed passive off-ball phases and a loss of midfield presence that Sarr can help address. The selection choices have prompted surprise and questions within the fanbase.
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