Spurs under fire from Troy Deeney for allegedly unwise transfer move
Tottenham Face Challenges Ahead of New Season
Tottenham Hotspur are gearing up for the new season, but uncertainty looms over key positions following some significant changes in their squad.
Richarlison's future at the club remains uncertain, with rumours suggesting he was set to leave. The void left by his potential departure could be filled by Mohammed Kudus, who joined from West Ham in a £55m deal. However, doubts have been raised about Kudus' move, given his lack of regular action at his previous club, Bayern Munich.
James Maddison, the starting No.10 and vice captain, will be absent for the entire campaign due to an ACL injury sustained in a pre-season game against Newcastle in South Korea. Thomas Frank, the new manager, will have to find a replacement for Maddison, and Troy Deeney, a former Tottenham player, believes Jack Grealish would be an ideal choice. Deeney advocates for Tottenham to sign Grealish, stating that he would be an upgrade on every player currently at the club, given his high-quality experience at Manchester City and his winning mentality.
Joao Palhinha has joined on loan from Bayern Munich to bolster Tottenham's midfield. Deeney believes Palhinha instantly upgrades the midfield but admits they still lack balance in the middle. The defensive positions are also questionable, with the full-back positions uncertain and doubts over the ability of Radu Dragusin and Kevin Danso to perform at the Champions League level.
Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero are considered solid central defenders, but their fitness is questionable. Heung-min Son, the club captain, has also left the club after ten years to sign for LA FC in Major League Soccer.
The goalkeeper position is another area of concern, with no clear first choice as of yet. Tottenham have distanced themselves from a possible move for Grealish, but Deeney thinks they should consider him as a replacement for Maddison.
The squad needs major surgery to be competitive this season, according to Deeney. Tottenham have made around £19.3million from the sale of Son to LA FC and around £17m from the sale of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to Marseille. The club has brought in new faces, with Joao Palhinha, Mohammed Kudus, Mathys Tel, Kavin Danso, Luka Vuskovic, Kota Takai joining in the summer transfer window. However, the losses of Son and Hojbjerg leave significant gaps to fill.
In summary, Tottenham are facing a challenging season ahead, with injury records and player sales causing difficulties for manager Thomas Frank. The club will need to make strategic signings to address the voids left by departing players and to compete at the highest level.
- Thomas Frank, the new manager of Tottenham Hotspur, is facing challenges to fill the void left by James Maddison, who will be out for the entire season due to an ACL injury.
- Troy Deeney, a former Tottenham player, believes Jack Grealish would be an ideal replacement for Maddison, praising his high-quality experience and winning mentality.
- Deeney also suggests that Joao Palhinha, who joined on loan from Bayern Munich, instantly upgrades Tottenham's midfield, but admits they still lack balance.
- The defensive positions are questionable, with doubts over the ability of Radu Dragusin and Kevin Danso to perform at the Champions League level.
- Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero are considered solid central defenders, but their fitness is questionable, adding to the concerns for the upcoming season.
