Giovani Lo Celso may get his first season start this weekend when Ange Postecoglou starts him against Bournemouth.
Ange Postecoglou’s team put on a commanding performance as Spurs defeated Manchester United to make a statement.After a dominant performance, particularly in midfield, the Australian manager will likely be hesitant to make any changes.
Tottenham’s standout players on the day were likely the trio of Yves Bissouma, James Maddison, and Pape Matar Sarr.
However, Postecoglou might be compelled to decide whether Maddison is fit.
In fact, Maddison was scheduled for an evaluation after leaving the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on crutches with a protective boot on his right foot on Saturday, according to a story in The Evening Standard on Monday.
According to the source, the 26-year-old told reporters that it was a “precaution” and that the severity of his injuries is yet unknown.
But in our opinion, Lo Celso should replace Maddison in the lineup if he is unable to travel with Tottenham to Bournemouth on Saturday.
Postecoglou could hand Lo Celso first start of the season
Under Postecoglou, Lo Celso made an impression during the preseason by scoring twice in three games.
After spending the last 18 months on loan at Villarreal, it was widely anticipated that the midfielder, who cost £27 million, would be unnecessary this summer.
Yet Postecoglou appears to like the Argentine, and if Maddison is forced to miss Saturday’s game at the Vitality Stadium, Lo Celso has already proven he can excel in the present lineup.
Maddison has been outstanding for Tottenham in their opening two Premier League games, so it would obviously be a great loss for him to sit out.
Postecoglou may be reluctant to risk the Englishman at this point in the season, even if his ailment is not a major one.
Although Lo Celso differs from Maddison in certain ways, he excelled in preseason and would be a respectable temporary substitute for the former Leicester City player.
However, let’s hope that over the next several days we hear good news about Maddison’s injuries.
The England star has adapted well to life at Spurs and has already had a profound effect. However, based on his preseason performance, we are certain Lo Celso can fill in if he is unavailable on Saturday.
