Tottenham will be without a key trio in January for the Asian Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations.
Ange Postecoglou, the manager of Tottenham, will face a challenge in January when three of his first-team players depart for international games. Postecoglou just won back-to-back Premier League Manager of the Month awards.
Tottenham has had an incredible first season in the Premier League thanks to last-second victories and brave draws that have propelled them to the top of the league standings.
They were not significantly impacted by the loss of Harry Kane, and they were not significantly impacted by the injuries of veteran players like Ivan Parisic, Manor Solomon, or even newcomer Brennan Johnson.
However, assuming their nations reach the competition’s final, Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr will only be absent for six weeks at the most due to the test that will take place when the Africa Cup of Nations begins in January.
From January 12, 2024, until February 10, 2024, captain Son Heung-min will be traveling to Qatar with Jurgen Klinsmann’s Taegeuk Warriors, during which Spurs will play four games that are previously arranged against Manchester United, Brentford, Everton, and Brighton.
It’s one thing to lose players to injuries, but losing your team’s captain and two of your most important midfielders will test your team’s willpower during what has otherwise been the best start to the season.
The Lilywhites are anticipated to enter the January market in an effort to bolster the team’s quality, but it is unclear how far the board will go to support Postecoglou, who has undeniably improved the club’s image.
Spurs: Jenas said Tottenham have a “top-class talent” on the verge of becoming well-known.
A “top-class talent” is “on the verge” of becoming truly world-class,” according to Ange Postecoglou, manager of Tottenham Hotspur.
Ange’s record with Tottenham
Thanks to their new management, Spurs are now a totally different team. Postecoglou’s revamped Tottenham club is playing an attacking-minded brand of football that stands in stark contrast to the Antonio Conte era, and it has led to them leading the Premier League rankings.
It has been the North Londoners’ greatest start to a season since they captured the domestic double in 1961. They have yet to lose a league match this year. This is all being done without former star striker Harry Kane, who joined Bayern Munich in a transfer from Tottenham, making their recent form all the more stunning.
Speaking on their recent success, Kane expressed his complete joy in Postecoglou’s transformation of Tottenham.
The England star was quoted as saying, “It’s great to see,” by The Daily Mail.”I believe I’ve said it before, but with the way they’re playing, the manager is doing tremendous for them. After the previous few years, the fans have their team’s full support, which is exactly what they needed. The Premier League and Spurs will always be on my radar.
“Of course, there’s still a long way to go, but like the manager said, there’s no reason why the fans shouldn’t be excited and happy with the way things are going. Hopefully, they can continue. I have made it clear my whole career I am a Tottenham fan and I would love to see Tottenham do well. There is no other team in the Premier League I would want to win than Tottenham.”
Who are Tottenham’s best players?
There are many squad members who can be credited with Spurs’ sensational beginning. The likes of Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr, previously unfavoured by Conte, are now Tottenham’s all-important dual midfield pivot in front of the back four; cementing their places as regular starters. Meanwhile, both Son Heung-min and Dejan Kulusevski are back to their best; contributing excellently in the forward areas.
Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero have also formed a solid understanding as Spurs’ centre-back pairing, but there is a real case to be made that summer signing James Maddison stands out above the lot. The 26-year-old, who joined from Leicester City for £40 million over the summer, is looking like an absolute bargain – scoring two goals and assisting five others in the league alone.
| James Maddison’s style of play |
|---|
| Draws fouls |
| Likes to dribble |
| Cuts inside |
| Plays the ball off the ground |
| Likes to do lay-offs |
| Long balls |
| Takes shots from distance |
In an interview with TNT Sports, Jenas praised the “top-class talent” at Spurs and claimed that Madison is “on the verge” of becoming a player of the highest caliber.
“He’s transformed a team on his own,” Jenas remarked.The biggest concern for Spurs is his ability to stay fit throughout the entire season. If you remove him from that team, everything is completely different. As soon as he steps onto that stage, he will instantly become a world-class talent.
