Despite the fact that Italian Tottenham defender Destiny Udogie will not be playing for the team this season due to injury, Ange Postecoglou has three individuals who could step in for the Italian.
Along with right-back Pedro Porro, the left-back has been playing at a phenomenal level for Spurs this season and has been a vital component of Ange Postecoglou’s team’s style of play. Udogie made 30 appearances for Tottenham this season across all competitions after returning from his loan spell with Italian outfit Udinese and integrating with the main squad.
The 21-year-old, who has two goals and three assists under his belt, will be sorely missed by Spurs for the next six games as they attempt to finish in the top four. Although Aston Villa is now fourth in the Premier League, the Lilywhites still have two games remaining.
In order to replace the Italian,
Ben Davies
Ben Davies may very probably return to the team in his customary role. This season, the 30-year-old has made 18 appearances for Tottenham, starting at left back and centre back.
The 30-year-old, who started at left-back against Brighton and Wolves in February, may have been at his best this season when Spurs’ center-back injury issue forced him to play defence for nine straight Premier League games in November and December.
The issue is that Davies hasn’t appeared on the pitch for Spurs since their 2-1 loss to Wolves at home on February 17. But within that period, he has participated in two Euro 2024 play-off games for Wales.
Emerson Royal
Emerson Royal is postecoglou’s other choice. The Brazilian usually plays right back, but this season he has also played left back and centre back, demonstrating his versatility.
The 25-year-old was substituted for Pedro Porro during last weekend’s 4-0 loss to Newcastle, and he has made 21 appearances for Tottenham this season. This season, Royal has made numerous appearances at left back for Spurs. During a stretch of four games in October and November, he demonstrated his defensive prowess. Like Davies, Emerson was compelled to play centre back during that period since Cristian Romero was suspended and Micky van de Ven was hurt.
Micky van der Ven
Micky van de Ven, whose speed and technical skill set allow him to play at left back as well, has only started centre back for Tottenham since joining from Wolfsburg. Despite having a hamstring injury that interrupted half of his season, he has made 23 appearances across all competitions.
But for the next six games, the Dutchman appears healthy and prepared, and he might be a bit of a wild card for Postecoglou’s left-back position. If Van de Ven were moved to the left, Radu Dragusin, who was signed in January, might replace Cristian Romero at the centre of defence.
Postecoglou may not wish to end the collaboration between Van de Ven and Romero, but it is still an option. To take Udogie’s spot at left back, Tottenham has three excellent players in Davies, Emerson, and Van de Ven. It is up to Postecoglou who enters.
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