Lilywhites loyal? Spence’s pre-season form could spark revival at Spurs

There is a vibe about a potential mass exodus at White Hart Lane, with Ange Postecoglou wanting to revamp his squad going into the next season, and Djed Spence was expected to be one of the first names out the door at White Hart Lane. 

However, no move has materialized for the starlet just yet, despite advancements from Genoa, although the deal eventually fell through, and he has been around Hotspur. Way more than initially expected.

It could be a blessing in disguise, as Spence has been impressing in the pre-season, and he may actually have a future at N17. 

The 2003-born right-back has spent the last couple of years on loan in France, Italy, and in the Championship. Everything pointed to a potential exit, but that may have changed. He could finally have a fair shot at making it at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Can Spence fulfil the early promise? Pre-season showcases potential at Tottenham

Ange Postecoglou praised the right-back in abundance and suggested that Spence’s fate to continue at Hotspur Way is all down to the player now. He acknowledged that there is an opportunity here for things to work out for the England U21 international.

Speaking via. Football. London, the Spurs gaffer said:

“We got him back into pre-season, and we’re judging him on his merits. He’s a Tottenham player. To be fair to him, I think he’s been very, very good for us this pre-season, in terms of the way he’s trained and his general attitude. But a lot of these things are in the players’ hands themselves. They kind of decide their own future in many respects, and I think Djed is in that boat. I think there’s an opportunity for him here, for sure. Thinking about building a squad, he would definitely be somebody who could [contribute] with the attributes he has. I thought last year there was a chance, but it didn’t quite work out.”

“For those kinds of things, I think sometimes players really wait for direction when they can really take control of their own direction.Djed’s here. He is a Spurs player. He’s a very good player who fits into our football, and so it’s as much about him as it is about me making a decision.”

Spence has shown his potential in the pre-season, and the fact that he has hit the ground running just at the right time could be a source of excitement for Spurs fans. The player has featured in every single pre-season friendly for the Lilywhites against Hearts, QPR, Vissel Kobe, and Team K-League and is expected to play some role in the exhibition fixture against Bayern Munich today as well.

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There was ample excitement among Tottenham fans when the club initially signed him, and it will be beautiful to finally watch him succeed at the N17.