One such break saw Son slip Lamela through again and, despite Jeremy Toulalan scrambling across, the 23-year-old drove first time past Subasic to complete his quickfire treble.
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Onomah’s performance on the night aroused massive praise from Spurs fans on social media as his Ghanaian mother watched the game from the stands.
The quartet pressed as you’d expect four particularly well-rested Tottenham players would, disrupting just about any attempt of Monaco’s to build out from the back.
There was no Harry Kane, rested for Newcastle here on Sunday, but Spurs did not need him.
Tottenham’s Erik Lamela celebrates after scoring against Monaco.
Tottenham had already secured qualification from Group J before the visit of Monaco but an emphatic victory cemented top spot and, in theory at least, an easier opponent in Monday’s draw.
It was great for him and great for the team.
Bentaleb picked up a foot injury while playing for Algeria in November, while Chadli injured an ankle in the 0-0 draw with Liverpool on October 17.
Lamela than doubled Spurs’ lead and his tally for the evening when his shot squirmed under Monaco goalkeeper Danijel Subasic in the 14th minute.
“Spurs have been very good, Lamela starting to show his Talent at Last!”
The American’s turn of pace and willingness to get forward is not dissimilar to Walker’s and as such the loan star could well be an interesting addition to Pochettino’s first-team squad next term. The Ligue 1 side finish behind both Tottenham and Anderlecht, which defeated Qarabag 2-1 at home, in the final standings.
Shellshocked Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim said: “We had an terrible start to the game conceding those quick three goals”.
On the task at hand, Pochettino added: “It is a good opportunity to finish first and win the group”. Tom Carroll showed neat footwork before dispatching low past Subasic to restore the hosts three-goal advantage.
“I am confident, the team is confident”.
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“The mentality is every day better and better”.
