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dele is best in the world - poch

PhantoM47

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Nice to see Malcom in that table at the bottom (Goals and assists by players under 22 in Europe's top five leagues). 5th behind Dele's 3rd, not bad at all. Hopefully we'll be in for him come summer.
 

MyNameIsNicolaBerti

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I think where Dele is good is that even when he drops a bit in form, as he has this season, he still offers something (and I'm not talking about dives!).
 

Bulletspur

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In my opinion he is not even the best young player in the EPL. Poch needs to chill. Two weeks ago stated that Dembele was in the same class as Renaldo and Messi
 
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glospur

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He is not even the best young player in the EPL. Poch needs to chill. Two weeks ago stated that Dembele was in the same class as Renaldo and Messi
Two YPOTY awards in a row says otherwise.

Apart from Mbappe no one else 21 or under in the world has put up anywhere near the quality and consistency of performances as Dele for the last 3 seasons.

I've seen some people, including some in the media, say he's not even top 10. That's absolute garbage. By way of comparison with other popular choices, league goals and assists for the last 3 seasons:

Dele: G: 34, A: 25

Mbappe: G: 29, A: 17

Sane: G: 21, A: 20

Dembele: G: 18, A: 20

Coman: G: 9, A: 10

Asensio (probably the player most comparable to Dele in terms of position): G: 13, A: 16

Rashford: G: 16, A: 8

Pulisic (who everyone clamours for): G: 8, A: 10. Dele did better than that in his first full single season in the PL when he was Pulisic's current age.

And then you've got guys like Donarumma, but it's harder to judge in these terms.

FWIW my top 5 would be something like:

1. Mbappe, 2. Dele, 3. Donarumma, 4. Sane, 5. Coman
 

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All I know is that England will get nowhere this summer unless Kane and Dele are in top form. They have the ability to drag England above the inevitable mediocrity. But neither have been at their very best lately so who knows what form they will carry into the World Cup
 

jamesc0le

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i agree with poch. i watch 90mins of most spurs games and i don't see any other players trying let alone executing 30 yard through- balls with first touch back heel. up there with the best but what makes him THE best is his versatility. he is a great central mid when needed. obviously alot to work on but we are talking about young players here.
 

Saoirse

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is he not allowed to talk up his players then?

Christ on a bike...
To be fair it can do more harm than good. He admitted the Edwards-Messi comparison was a mistake. But it's good to see Dele getting the praise.
 

Reprobate

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To be fair it can do more harm than good. He admitted the Edwards-Messi comparison was a mistake. But it's good to see Dele getting the praise.

Considering that this is the best Spurs team in modern memory and the way Poch gets the best out of his players, it seems to be doing a lot more good than harm.
 

Trix

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Poch should have said he was a shit diving twat. Dele plays better when people are slagging him off.
 

LeParisien

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Dele is a better player than Mbappé (although Mbappé has two years on him).

Dele has played well in a stronger league and for a longer period. Mbappé is very exciting and has all the attributes to be the best player in the world some day but he makes poor decisions and is still quite raw. My worry with Kylian is that he will develop in an egotistical side where individuals take priority over the collective. That is bad for a young player and dele has the great fortune of developing in a side with exceptional values.
 

IfiHadTheWings

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In his 3 seasons Dele has put up fantastic numbers and he has the flair to go with it...im not arguing with Poch on this one.
 

T-Love92

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Quotes like that are part of Pochs man management - when will the media understand that?

He knows how to treat each individual, and praise some players is part of that. I think every player love it when a manager that you truly respect tells the whole football world he believes you are the best young player (dele), best striker (kane) or like ronaldinho and maradona (dembele)
 

Trix

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Quotes like that are part of Pochs man management - when will the media understand that?

He knows how to treat each individual, and praise some players is part of that. I think every player love it when a manager that you truly respect tells the whole football world he believes you are the best young player (dele), best striker (kane) or like ronaldinho and maradona (dembele)

Indeed, he even says he probably has a bias towards Dele because it's his player.
 

dk-yid

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It's incredible that he is still only 21. He's not been as electrifying as last year but that's to be expected of a young player. Conversely I feel that he is more mature in his game and what I like about him is that even though not on best form he tries hard constantly and doesn't let it affect his confidence to play his game. Som 21 year olds would jump in to a shell ans play it safe. Not Dele.
Is he the best young player in the world? Don't know, I don't think it matters and is subjective so a pointless discussion. I'm just delighted he's ours
 

vicbob

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Poch should read the match day thread on here a bit more, then he would really know how good Dele is :)
 

spids

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Yesterday I watched all of Spurs goals from last season and the season before on youtube vids (highly recommended way to spend a coffee break BTW!). The most striking thing about that video was just how good Dele is and the goals he has scored. Some really big ones too. I agree with Poch.
 

Trix

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Poch should read the match day thread on here a bit more, then he would really know how good Dele is :)
Hmmmm

Shouldn't be starting...
First name on the team sheet...
poor.....
better......
overhyped...
Pure class...
waste of a shirt...
Absolutely brilliant.

That clears that up.
 
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