Category: Player Analysis
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Under the microscope: Son Heung-Min – The Golden Boot winner who outshone Harry Kane
Tottenham Hotspur will play in the Champions League next season after clinching the top four positions on the final matchday of the Premier League season. Spurs will return to the Champions League after an absence of two seasons. Key to this has been the sensational performances of Son Heung-Min. At the beginning of the season,…
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Under the microscope: Can Emerson Royal be a like-for-like replacement for injured Matt Doherty?
Matt Doherty’s injury has handed Emerson Royal a huge chance to establish himself at Tottenham. Doherty has been ruled out for the rest of the season after picking up a knee injury during the 4-0 win at Aston Villa in the Premier League. The Brazilian is the most likely wing-back to start for Tottenham as…
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Transfer Talk: Why Tottenham should pursue English midfielder James Maddison in the summer
James Maddison has been linked to Spurs for a few years, but this summer provides the perfect opportunity to finally land a long-term mark at the club. If the price is right, Tottenham should pursue the Englishman during the forthcoming summer transfer window. Arsenal are also keenly interested in acquiring Maddison’s services, so whether he…
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Transfer Talk: Paulo Dybala – ‘La Joya’ could massively increase Tottenham’s creative output
It was revealed a week ago that Argentine international Paulo Dybala has declined to renew his contract with Juventus and will be leaving the club as a free agent at the end of the season. The 28-year-old’s contract situation has drawn out for months following disagreements over terms. Dybala is now free to hold talks…
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Transfer Talk: Memphis Depay – Spurs targeting Barcelona’s Dutch forward
According to reports, Spurs are interested in signing the Dutch forward Memphis Depay from Barcelona. The upcoming transfer window would see the Lilywhites continue to rebuild under Antonio Conte, and it has been reported that Depay is one of the players on Tottenham’s wishlist. The 28-year-old, who arrived at Camp Nou last summer from Lyon,…
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Transfer Talk: Juan Cuadrado – Spurs eyeing a deal for the Columbian international
Tottenham have reportedly shown their interest in signing Juan Cuadrado from Juventus. The 33-year-old, whose contract expires at the end of the season, is yet to reach an agreement for a new deal, and Spurs are closely monitoring the situation. While the Columbian is keen to extend his stay at Turin, he could leave on…
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Under the microscope: The lineup to propel Tottenham to a top-four finish
Amidst the inconsistency displayed by Antonio Conte’s men this season, two crucial wins on the bounce have put Tottenham back in strong contention for a top-four finish. Spurs bounced back impressively after their disappointing loss against Manchester United, taking a 2-0 win away at Brighton, followed by another excellent 3-1 win at home against West…
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Under the microscope: Dier, Davies and Romero – Conte’s backline has finally taken shape
Tottenham’s form has been a roller coaster since the start of the year. After the arrival of Antonio Conte, Spurs were defeated only once in their first 11 matches under the Italian manager. Their form had taken Spurs strongly into top-four contention and the League Cup semi-finals. However, since the loss against Watford at the…
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Under the microscope: Winks, Skipp or Bentancur – The ideal partner for Hojbjerg in Conte’s midfield pivot
Tottenham’s inconsistent form this season does not seem to end. An emphatic win against Manchester City was followed by a loss against Burnley, and then another impressive win against Leeds was overshadowed by a defeat at Middlesbrough. Lack of consistency to grab a decent string of results has plagued Spurs all season. The 0-1 loss…
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Under the microscope: Moura or Kulusevski – Conte’s selection difficulty for his dream front-three
After three defeats on the bounce, Tottenham produced one of their best performances of the season. A brilliant display of counter-attacking football blew the Premier League title race wide open as Spurs overcame the league leaders, Manchester City, at the Etihad Stadium. A match that showcased one of the best all-round performances from England captain…