Tottenham Hotspur head coach Antonio Conte has told Football.London that January signings Rodrigo Bentancur and Dejan Kulusevski are training well with the rest of the team.
Both Bentancur and Kulusevski moved to Tottenham from Italian and European giants Juventus in the January transfer window.
Uruguay international midfielder Bentancur, 24, joined Spurs on a permanent deal from Juve.
As for 21-year-old Sweden international winger Kulusevski, he moved to the Premier League club on loan.
Both Bentancur and Kulusevski made their debut for Tottenham in the FA Cup tie against Brighton and Hove Albion at the weekend.
Spurs won.
Conte on Tottenham duo Conte on Bentancur and Kulusevski
Conte told Football.London about Bentancur and Kulusevski: “I think they’re working very well and I’m pleased with the way they understand our idea of football.
“They are two good players and they’re working very well. For sure they need a bit of time to get into the team and understand the technical aspect, but I know that I can count on them.”
Encouraging for Spurs fans
In our view, Conte’s latest comments on Tottenham duo Bentancur and Kulusevski are very encouraging for the fans.
It is never easy for players, especially young ones, to hit the ground running at a new club in a new league in the middle of the season.
It takes time for players to understand a new league and a new system.
So, Conte’s comments that he is happy with how Bentancur and Kulusevski are training with his team are very encouraging.
Both the players will have big roles to play for Tottenham in the coming weeks and months.
Spurs are aiming to finish in the top four of the Premier League this season and are also aiming to win the FA Cup.
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