Radu Dragusin is yet to cement his place as one of the starting players for the Tottenham Hotspurs, with his agent complaining about his lack of game time. The Romanian has been at Spurs for some time now, with him making the move from Genoa in January. His agent has been very vocal about the 22-year-old being called up, and he’s hopeful that he could have a huge impact on the team. With that being said, recently, he has been snubbed by management. He’s yet to make his way into the starting 11, as Ange Postecoglou seems to just let him play sporadically during games.
It’s a Gradual Process
His agent has released a statement saying that they have spoken about the expectations the team has of the player, and what he expects from the team in return. They have come to the agreement that it is going to be a gradual process and if he does want to earn a starting spot, he’s going to have to earn it. He is a young player and has a lot to prove, so the team wants to make sure that they are taking every measure to ensure that they are giving him a solid foundation. They want him to learn the game slowly while making sure that he can slot into the team’s defense in a way that benefits everyone.
In the past, Dragusin’s agent has spoken to Fanatik, a Romanian outlet, about the Euros game. He openly admitted that there were problems and that there always will be, but the fact that they qualified meant a lot to him and Dragusin. He’s committed and will do everything he can to get that starting spot. People who bet on live Spurs matches will know how strong the starting team is as well, as each player has a key set of skills that make them adaptable and a threat on the field. Odds update as the game unfolds too, which is why people often like to bet on who they think is going to score, or what the score is going to be at half-time. Things like this help to make the game more entertaining, and with Spurs being such an aggressive team, it makes sense that they don’t want to start Radu Dragusin as often as they probably could.
There Have been Problems
A lot of managers have problems when their players don’t play as often as they could be. In the instance of Dragusin, he knew that when he joined the Spurs, he wasn’t going to be cemented in the team’s starting line-up right away. He also knew that he needed time to become a starter, especially for a national team. Even Dragusin’s mother has come out to say that she thinks he should be getting more minutes. The issue is also that there is a very strong relationship between Cristian Romero and Micky Van de Ven. This was always going to present its challenge, but the Romanian is showing that he can be patient while embracing the situation. Postecoglou has said that so far, he is very impressed with what the Romanian has offered, and it’s just a matter of time before he is going to be given that starting opportunity. Even though he’s only 22, he is an option for the long-term growth of the team, as they build solid foundations for the future.
If he continues as he is, keeps his head down, and continues to push forward in terms of his performance, then there is no reason why he shouldn’t be able to make the starting 11. Postecoglou openly said that he thinks highly of him and that he is impressed so far. His agent is also fully behind him, showing that he has a lot of potential and support. This combined with his skill set means a long-term starting spot could be on the horizon for him.
