Why Toby Alderweireld is one of the best in Europe

[FootballWhispers]

Afternoon guys,

Hope you're all well.

Today we have written a piece looking at why Alderweireld is one of the best defenders in Europe - backed up by a number of stats.

"He is crucial to Spurs’ ability to play out from the back – a key principle of Pochettino’s philosophy – and it was no coincidence Alderweireld’s absence from the team with a nerve injury to his leg coincided with the club’s worst run over the course of the campaign, as they won twice in ten matches and desperately struggled to score from open play."

Why Alderweireld is one of Europe's best

Hope you enjoy!

Cheers,

Sam

 

[jonathanhotspur]

Crikey. He's always going to be a big miss, but I did not realise his absence coincided with our worst run of the campaign. Obviously there was more to it than that, but it's valuable information!

I don't think he's been the same player since. Easier to wrong-foot him, in my opinion.