Pundit claims Tottenham ‘really need to upgrade’ on one fan-favourite player
Gabby Agbonlahor believes that Dejan Kulusevski cannot be a regular starter for Tottenham Hotspur if they want to reach the next level.
Does Dejan Kulusevski have a future at Spurs?
After an incredible start to his Tottenham career upon arriving from Juventus at the start of 2021, Kulusevski has had an up-and-down time over the last couple of seasons.
While the Swede had spells of sublime form last season, impressing on the right wing as well as the number ten role, he struggled for consistency during the second half of the campaign.
There is no doubt that the 24-year-old remains a part of Ange Postecoglou’s plans and is expected to stay at the club this summer but some might question whether he is the ideal fit to play on the flanks in the new Spurs system.
Spurs are expected to sign a winger before the transfer window shuts, with Wolves’ Pedro Neto continuing to be heavily linked with a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (Football Transfers).
Agbonlahor says Kulusevski needs to go
Agbonlahor believes that Kulusevski’s lack of pace will cost Postecoglou’s men dearly if he continues to play every game.
The former Aston Villa striker told talkSPORT (2/8/2024, 4:14 pm): “Tottenham really need to upgrade Kulusevski. I watched him last season. He got substituted 10 times. He lacks pace.
“The amount of times I watched Spurs trying to counterattack on that right-hand side, he slows it down, everyone gets back, and it ruins the counterattack. They need an upgrade on Kulusevski.”
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There is no doubt that Kulusevski is an immensely talented attacker but he is not the sort of winger that Ange prefers, with the 58-year-old evidently liking wide players who are aggressive and attack with pace.
I would not be surprised if the Swede is used in rotation with Maddison in the number ten role as the campaign progresses, particularly if Tottenham are to sign a top winger like Neto.
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