Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou could soon be forced to part ways with a Spurs player he really admires following some transfer news this week.
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The north Londoners are having an absolutely impressive start to the Premier League season.
Postecoglou’s era has begun very brightly with the Australian yet to suffer his first top flight defeat in charge of the club. Following Antonio Conte’s regrettable last season in charge, Spurs’ new head coach has implemented the return of an entertaining, attack-minded style of play.
The Lilywhites boast four wins out of a possible five in the league; scoring 13 goals while sitting just behind Brighton and Man City as part of the division’s top three attacking teams.
Certain Spurs players who never got a look-in under Conte, like Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr, are now thriving as part of a new-look Postecoglou team.
Attacking midfielders Giovani Lo Celso and Bryan Gil – who also weren’t favoured by Conte – may soon come into the fold as well.
Tottenham have chalked up impressive victories over the likes of Bournemouth, Man United, Burnley and Sheffield United since mid-August – with the latter result seriously testing their character.
The Blades took a shock lead against the run of play before very, very late goals from Richarlison and Dejan Kulusevski gifted Spurs a hard-fought 2-1 win on Saturday.
Who could leave Spurs?
Postecoglou appears to be finding a winning formula at N17 and his best Tottenham side is taking shape; meaning certain squad members could be facing the axe ahead of January.
Former superstar striker Harry Kane, Sergio Reguilon, Joe Rodon, Djed Spence, Harry Winks, Alfie Devine, Troy Parrott, Dane Scarlett, Davinson Sanchez and Tanguy Ndombele have already left the club during Postecoglou’s tenure.
It may only be a matter of time before another follow them out the Spurs door, with an update coming to light on Lo Celso’s future.
The Argentinian is said to be likely to leave during the summer transfer window and his departure is actually being considered this winter. Postecoglou is indeed a big fan of Lo Celso, as he recently admitted to the press.
“I am really satisfied with Gio,” Tottenham coach said. “He trains very well. You can see he’s a quality player and I think the way we play suits him. I enjoyed working with him and I think he likes the football we want to play.”
Despite this claim, a Spanish report now claims that Lo Celso has “clearly expressed his desire” to leave Tottenham during the winter transfer window. The player and his agent appear to be working on a transfer. For his part, Lo Celso has set his sights on a specific destination: Real Betis.
The 27-year-old apparently believes he will have far more opportunities returning to Spain with his former club.
How good is Giovani Lo Celso?
Lo Celso could still do a job for Tottenham, and we believe he could be hastily making a decision if the report is indeed true. Goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli, speaking to Super Deporte during the Argentine’s 2022 loan spell at Villarreal, called him a “top player in the world”.
“He gives us something extra as a team,” Rulli said. “He is helping us improve and I don’t find anything to say that he is one of the best players in the world. I know him well as a player and as a person.” person, so I hope he does very well. GOOD.”
