Do Tottenham Hotspur need to sign a playmaker in the mould of Luka Modric?
The former Republic of Ireland international has suggested that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy should sign a player who can run the game at the top level in order to be successful in terms of winning trophies.
“For Pochettino, it is perhaps the difference between being able to hunt for a playmaker in the Luka Modric mould, a move which I truly believe would lift Spurs to a new level,” Giles wrote in Independent.ie.
“If Levy never did anything else but somehow find the money to bring in a good one, a lad who can run a game at this level, Pochettino would be able to finally bury the notion that Spurs will fall short – because that’s what always happens.”
Tottenham have come close to winning the Premier League title for the past two seasons, but the North London outfit have just fallen short on each occasion.
While Spurs could do with a playmaker in the mould of Modric, it must be noted that such players are not always available even for a huge price.
Moreover, Tottenham do have a strong midfield, one of the best in England if everyone is fit.
Toby Alderweireld injury
Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld has been quoted as saying by The Times that he will be out of action for two weeks.
According to the report, the Belgium international is quoted as saying that he would be “out for two weeks”.
Alderweireld suffered a hamstring injury during Tottenham’s Champions League game against Real Madrid at Wembley on Wednesday evening.
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