When Tanguy Ndombele
signed for Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2019, it was seen as a
major coup. However, having played over 20 games for the club in the
last season before the COVID-19 outbreak brought it to an end, it was
clear that he and new manager Jose Mourinho were not going to see
eye-to-eye.
However, it appears
that with plenty of time to think that Mourinho has given the
Frenchman another chance. At only 23 and as the club records signing,
that would make sense. Injury issues and a constant in/out nature
meant that for a long time Ndomebele was simply out of the team and
unable to play with any flow or consistency. It appears that Mourinho
recognised that, and will be likely to give him more chances once he
has enjoyed a full pre-season.
Still, injury problems
have become commonplace with the midfielder and that is likely to
cause many issues. Fitness issues are likely to continue with the
long layoff all players have endured, making it hard for the £65m
man to make good on his potential at the club.
With a below-part first
season now out of the way, it looks like Ndombele won’t make a
quick exit from the North London giants. Instead, a second season for
both player and club appears to be the most likely option. It’s
interesting to see what comes next, and it will be very intriguing to
see how the club and player handle a second season.
Given the number of top
players who have struggled in their first year in England, though,
there is nothing to say that Ndombele cannot re-find the levels he
was showing with such consistency when he played with Lyon in France.
Spurs fans will be hoping this gives him the opportunity to
rediscover his verve and his desire.
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