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Player Watch Player Watch: Giovani Lo Celso

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emiley heskey

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I'm not going to blame any of our front four tonight. The centre midfield two are not playing balls between the lines which means are play slows down and we start passing it side to side.

People keep saying we need one new Midfielder.I would argue we need two as even if Tanguy ends up proving himself we still need better then Winks and Moussa as the next option.

I actually think we need two cm this window and we need let go one of Sissoko or winks in order to make space in the squad. I hope along with Hojberg, we are looking at someone like Morgan Sanson as well to replace Sissoko
 

spursfan77

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Glad to see him pop up in the area to take the shot to score. Could do with him chipping in with a few more goals/assists. The more he plays the more you can see he’s not an Eriksen replacement. A Modric role for us is definitely more suitable but I didn’t think he enjoyed the position and it’s why he left PSG. Anyway, for now he’ll have to get on with his job and play there.

He might need a rest against Bournemouth at some point.
 

Wheeler Dealer

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I actually think we need two cm this window and we need let go one of Sissoko or winks in order to make space in the squad. I hope along with Hojberg, we are looking at someone like Morgan Sanson as well to replace Sissoko
Both Sissoko and Winks are passengers, so both going would be ideal. Neither good or effective enough.
 

fishhhandaricecake

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Love this guy, easily my fave Spurs player at the moment.
Give him more and more time and we will see more and more the potential and class that he has and that he showed at Betis.
Love his nasty streak, when he kept winding up Digne i think it was putting his hand on him time after time, you have to love that shit, plus he's absolutely class. Needs to keep playing as a n.o10 ideally and I think it was a blessing in disguise that Dele had an injury last night so Jose could play him there.

Gioooo
 
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Him Lamela and Dele May be actually quite hilarious on away days!

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spurs9

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This guy scored 16 goals lasts season playing as a number 10. He should be the one driving forward with the ball and playing in the front three. Yes he is good playing deeper but I think he would be another level playing further forward. Just need to find the right combination behind him.
Even at Betis, most his games were at CM. in AM he played 16 scored 7 and scored an impressive 8 in 24 at CM (the other goal he scored playing Right wing back). The big difference at Betis though, is he played alongside a DM (usually Carvalho) and alongside another creative/attacking player (usually Canales). This meant he could link defence with attack and make a late run into the box. The problem at the moment, he he has to defend more than he should, is pretty much the only link to attack, whilst also being the only creative outlet......he must be mentally exhausted.

Personally, I think a CM3 is the way to get the best out of him, with a DM behind and either Ndombele (if he gets his work rate/stamina issues sorted) or another creative CM partnered with him.
 

wiggo24

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He’s doing great. But he’s remarkably one-footed, no? Always checks back to use the left peg.

He is but don't think it's a huge problem usually.

Issue with Lo Celso is that his running style is oddly straight so he closes off all the angles to his left just with his body shape.
 

JUSTINSIGNAL

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Lo Celso plays as a 8 and Bruno as a 10.

It really is that simple. I don't know why i've seen so many fans and pundits critcising Lo Celso for not having a similar goal/assist ratio to Fernandes in the last week or so. It's almost as if they have never watched us play...
 

agrdavidsfan

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Even at Betis, most his games were at CM. in AM he played 16 scored 7 and scored an impressive 8 in 24 at CM (the other goal he scored playing Right wing back). The big difference at Betis though, is he played alongside a DM (usually Carvalho) and alongside another creative/attacking player (usually Canales). This meant he could link defence with attack and make a late run into the box. The problem at the moment, he he has to defend more than he should, is pretty much the only link to attack, whilst also being the only creative outlet......he must be mentally exhausted.

Personally, I think a CM3 is the way to get the best out of him, with a DM behind and either Ndombele (if he gets his work rate/stamina issues sorted) or another creative CM partnered with him.

Right wing back you say ??....wonder if José knows this
 
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