Yeah his ball recovery rate at Southampton was inflated because he excels in a high pressing team as a workhorse 8. He’s a much maligned player at Spurs though, overly so like you say. He gets ran into the ground every season and has never really played in the role that would show his best qualities. Has his limitations for sure, but the way Spurs have been set up since he joined under the various managers have definitely highlighted what he doesn’t do so well, rather than what he can do.
Yeah he’s a very decent player, no debate about that for me. Should have a lot of interest if we stick him up for sale. I’d say he’s the best player we can afford to lose and should fetch a solid fee.
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