Speaking on the Gold & Guest Talk Tottenham Podcast, Alasdair Gold has been discussing Tottenham and Ryan Sessegnon.
It’s fair to say that Sessegnon has had a tough start to his Spurs career. He joined the London club after a very promising start to his career at Fulham, but since then he really hasn’t kicked on.
Sessegnon doesn’t look like he’s close to breaking into the first-team at Tottenham anytime soon, but Gold claims that Nuno is a massive fan of the youngster so he may yet get chances to impress in north London.
What’s been said?
Gold was asked about Sessegnon’s opportunities this season.
“Ryan Sessegnon, he’s just had a mare hasn’t he? He came back from his Hoffenheim loan ready to prove himself, and he picked up a hamstring injury, then he got a few minutes in the European games, before going on England U21 duty where he picked up a knock and he’s had to come back,” Gold said.
“A little bit like Matt Doherty, he’s probably third-choice now in that left-back spot, but what works in his favour is that Nuno is a big fan of his. He tried to sign him twice at Wolves, but the key is to find the best position to him, is he a left-back? Or is he better as a winger? I really like Sessegnon, he’s a great young player with a lot of attributes.”
Got to shine
It’s no surprise to hear that Nuno is a big fan of Sessegnon. After all, he was a constant thorn in Wolves’ side during Nuno’s time in the Championship.
However, even though Nuno is a fan, Sessegnon needs to start proving himself at Spurs.
Indeed, his Fulham days are long gone now, and since then he’s not done much to show his potential.
With a manager who loves him, he should be given a chance to perform, but when he is given these opportunities he needs to make sure he takes them.
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