The promising Tottenham Hotspur fullback endures a massive media storm following an incredibly difficult knockout performance for his national side.
The intense spotlight often proves unforgiving for emerging talents representing the ambitious North Londoners on the massive global stage. Djed Spence currently finds himself firmly under a massive media microscope following a shaky World Cup display, as the right back struggled defensively against DR Congo before being substituted early on.
England manager Thomas Tuchel heavily criticized the young fullback from the touchline during the chaotic match. Prominent television personality Piers Morgan subsequently launched a fierce verbal attack regarding his attitude on his broadcast. Morgan aggressively labelled the young Lilywhites prospect a cocky individual while openly questioning his overall professional character completely.
“I mean, don’t forget this is Djed Spence, who’s a bit of a cocky little sod. He’s the one that, you know, wouldn’t shake Thomas Frank‘s hand, he’s the one that got hooked off the pitch and then decided to make a point with [Igor] Tudor by coming back off the bench and sticking his hand out.”
The controversial broadcaster specifically highlighted past incidents involving former head coach Igor Tudor to justify his incredibly harsh personal stance. Morgan claimed the player previously made a point to the former manager by boldly sticking his hand out after being frustratingly substituted.
Roberto De Zerbi will monitor the massive media storm surrounding Djed Spence
Former Chelsea captain John Terry also joined the severe television pile on during the highly publicised broadcast. Terry entirely dismissed the immense defensive potential that the N17 faithful regularly witness at Hotspur Way. “Listen, I am not his fan,” the former center back boldly proclaimed on the live television feed.
The retired defender shockingly claimed the promising talent is simply not a good footballer either. Terry cited the recent domestic struggles experienced by the entire squad to validate his incredibly harsh assessment of the young star. “He has played in a really struggling Spurs side this year,” Terry added bluntly alongside his fierce criticism.
However, the legendary defender did question why Tuchel seemingly singles out the young prospect for public touchline humiliation. Terry accurately noted that the international manager would never publicly berate an established veteran player similarly during crucial competitive international fixtures. Current club managerRoberto De Zerbi will undoubtedly monitor this highly volatile situation incredibly closely from afar throughout this busy summer period.