As Tottenham Hotspur defender Radu Dragusin continues to be a big topic in the Romanian media, we now get to see a former West Ham United player commenting on the situation.
Outlet Prima Sport today features some quotes from Florin Raducioiu, who, on the Football Show, had been speaking about the defender’s current struggles in the Premier League.
The 53-year-old, who played for West Ham in 1996, now has some questions for Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou about Dragusin’s lack of playing time at Spurs.
“In the case of Radu Drăguşin, it is totally different. He knew very well where he was going. Great attention, because these two players, in this system that the Tottenham coach plays, are two fantastic players.
“Even Romero scored. He is an extraordinary player, a player so strong, so fast and so precise in his passes. It won’t be easy for Radu Drăguşin, because, I repeat, he has two fantastic players in front of him,” said Raducioiu.
Tottenham invested €25m to get Dragusin signed in January, and so far, he only has eight minutes on the pitch, as he was brought on at the end of three matches.
“I don’t know what will happen, but it’s hard to believe he’ll play. We might as well send one of our colleagues to a press conference if you want me to go. I’ll ask the coach, next game in London and I’ll ask him:’I’m Florin “Răducioiu, I’m not a journalist; I speak for Prima Sport. Regarding my compatriot, whom I greatly respect, when do you think our player can play, considering the upcoming European Championship?” Let’s hear his response.
In the summer of 1996, Raducioiu moved on loan from RCD Espanyol to West Ham, however he was only in London for six months before leaving for Spain.
The former striker scored twice in 11 games for the Hammers while he was in England.
He acknowledged having issues at the Premier League team in interviews conducted after his career ended, primarily because to his poor rapport with manager Harry Redknapp.
