Notably, influential summer signings James Maddison and Micky van de Ven have been absent since nine-man Spurs lost to Chelsea, but Giovani Lo Celso has stepped up in creative genius Maddison’s absence of late.
Giovani Lo Celso’s season in numbers
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The 23-year-old’s multifaceted approach to his trade is evident as he has averaged two critical passes, 1.4 tackles, and 4.1 ball recoveries per game in addition to his direct return, as reported by Sofascore.
The 6-foot-1 Kulusevski has been moved into a central offensive role in the last two games in an attempt to mimic Maddison, and his performance against the champions is a perfect example of his background and ability to be used interchangeably.
Prior to his injury, Maddison had been the Lilywhites’ Premier League goal scorer and assist producer, earning him Player of the Month honors in August. Maddison averaged 2.9 crucial passes per game.
Edited as a Premier League star, Lo Celso is currently experiencing a blossoming comeback under Postecoglou’s tutelage, capitalizing on the chance presented by Maddison’s injury, which will keep the England international out until the new year.
With two goals in his last two Premier League games against City and Aston Villa, the Argentine midfielder has shown he has what it takes to make an impression.
The £70,000-per-week star had been out on loan at Villarreal for the previous 18 months after finding it difficult to establish himself in London, but if he continues to perform as he has lately, a comeback might be imminent.
Postecoglou isn’t the right guy to take over Maddison’s position, but his free-flowing, expansive style and the security he adds to the park’s center are testaments to his inherent qualities.
The “engine” of Tottenham is Dejan Kulusevski.
Jamie Weir of Sky Sports was among the many in shock when Kulusevski’s audacious header evaded Ederson’s net to clinch a draw against Manchester City in the closing moments.
“Dejan Kulusevski really is a special, special player,” the reporter stated. Works so hard that it covers every grass blade. He has such a great heart and a hell of an engine.”
The Swedish winger has started all one of Tottenham’s 14 Premier League games this season, and he has four goals and one assist, but his influence goes much beyond his play.
The 23-year-old’s multifaceted approach to his trade is evident as he has averaged two critical passes, 1.4 tackles, and 4.1 ball recoveries per game in addition to his direct return, as reported by Sofascore.
The 6-foot-1 Kulusevski has been moved into a central offensive role in the last two games in an attempt to mimic Maddison, and his performance against the champions is a perfect example of his background and ability to be used interchangeably.
Prior to his injury, Maddison had been the Lilywhites’ Premier League player of the month in August after he had won three goals and five assists. Maddison averaged 2.9 vital passes per game.
Although the 26-year-old is “on the verge” of becoming a world-class player, as pundit Jermaine Jenas stated, Kulusevski is demonstrating that he can succeed in the center for Postecoglou, freeing up Lo Celso to sit deeper and exert more influence.
