Category: Player Analysis
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Under the microscope: Returning Romero – Can Cristian Romero become a regular starter in Conte’s backline?
The previous summer saw Argentinian centre-back Cristian Romero move to Tottenham from Atalanta on loan. Romero rose through the ranks of Belgrano in Argentina and eventually made his debut for the club in 2016. Following his spell at Belgrano, Romero joined Genoa in 2018 and made 27 appearances in the Serie A. The Argentinian then…
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Transfer Talk: Could Adama Traore be a good fit in Conte’s wing-back system?
Although the January transfer window has been well underway, Tottenham are yet to make a deal. Since he was appointed the manager, Antonio Conte has highlighted in multiple interviews his desire to improve the quality of his squad. There have been talks of the departure of Tanguy Ndombele, Dele Alli and Steven Bergwijn. However, there…
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Transfer Talk: Tariq Lamptey – Is the former Chelsea academy graduate suited to Conte’s wing-back system?
Since taking the job as the head coach of Tottenham in November, Antonio Conte has indicated his desire to improve the quality of his squad. The Italian manager has also highlighted that the gap between his side and other top sides is large and that he needs to work along with Tottenham hierarchy to build…
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Under the microscope: Diligent Davinson – Has the Columbian improved in Conte’s back three system?
Since taking over as Tottenham’s manager, Antonio Conte has improved his side’s defensive performances by leaps and bounds. The tactical changes brought forth by Conte have allowed Tottenham to plant their feet back in the Premier League. Under Conte, Spurs have conceded just four goals in eight matches in the Premier League. As a result,…
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Under the microscope: Worthy Winks – Can Harry Winks provide the depth that Conte seeks in Tottenham’s midfield?
Since taking over as the Spurs manager, Antonio Conte has seen his side climb back up to the sixth spot in the Premier League. With two games in hand, Tottenham are now two points adrift of the fourth place and look to be in genuine contention for the Champions League spot. Their recent form has…
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Under the microscope: Dependable Dier – already a key part of Conte’s new-look defense?
Tottenham under Antonio Conte have been transforming slowly but surely. From a side that lacked any real identity at the start of the season to a well-drilled and structured unit of players, Spurs have made significant improvements in recent weeks. Players who were struggling at the start of the season have shown considerable improvements, while…
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Under the microscope: Key reasons why Oliver Skipp is important in Tottenham’s midfield under Conte
Amidst Tottenham’s poor start to the season and their recent revival under new manager Antonio Conte, only a handful of players can lay claim to performing more consistently than Oliver Skipp. Since the start of the season, Skipp is one of the few Spurs players who has stood out with his performances. Following a successful…
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Under the microscope: Three areas where Moura can improve under Conte
The Conte era is well underway at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Since replacing Nuno Espirito Santo as the man in charge, Conte has already overseen four matches. Slowly but surely Conte’s transformation of Tottenham has become more visible in recent weeks. It should be noted that Conte’s evolution of Spurs is still at a fledgling stage…
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Under the microscope: Prolific for England but underperforming for Tottenham – Can Harry Kane find his scoring feet under Conte?
Harry Kane has been one of the Premier League’s most prolific goal scorers for many seasons now. He scored 23 goals in 35 league appearances last season. In addition, he demonstrated his impressive link-up play and creativity by laying 14 assists as well. Although this season, his attacking output for Tottenham has declined severely for…
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Data Analysis: Is Tanguy Ndombele the answer to Nuno’s midfield worries?
Tanguy Ndombele signed for Tottenham Hotspurs from Lyon in the summer of 2019 for a club-record fee, a figure which still holds. But amidst the managerial incomings and outgoings he has failed to nail down his spot in the starting eleven. New Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo did not pick him while the midfielder’s future…