Tottenham Manager Ange Postecoglou Ready to Give Kevin Danso Chance to Shine
As the Premier League season draws to a close, Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is set to give young centre-back Kevin Danso a chance to showcase his skills, according to reports from Hotspur HQ. Danso, who joined Tottenham in the winter transfer window for a reported 25 million euros, has made a handful of appearances for the club but is yet to cement his place in the starting lineup.
The Lilywhites still have a lot to play for in the Europa League, with the semi-finals against Bodo Glimt on the horizon, but their Premier League campaign has been largely underwhelming. Tottenham are not at risk of relegation but are a far cry from European qualification, currently sitting in 16th place. As a result, the final games of the season will be crucial for up-and-coming players like Danso to prove themselves.
According to Hotspur HQ, Postecoglou is keen to give Danso more game time, believing he will be an important player for the club moving forward. "I think it’s important that we get him some game time because I think he will be important [moving forward]," Postecoglou said in the build-up to the game against Nottingham Forest.
Danso, 26, joined Tottenham from RC Lens in France, where he spent three-and-a-half seasons establishing himself as a top-class central defender in Ligue 1. The Austrian international is known for his reading of the game and technical ability, making him a good athlete with above-average technical ability in the tackle and borderline elite marking skills.
Hotspur HQ reports that Danso has started just four games in the Premier League, one game in the League Cup, and one game in the Europa League for Tottenham to date. However, with his talent and potential, the 26-year-old could potentially push Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven for starts in the future.
Danso’s style of play is described as cerebral, with a more traditional approach to defending. He consistently allowed just 0.3 dribbles per game and scarcely had to make interventions at Lens, so good he was at reading strikers and preventing passes from getting to them in the first place. This approach could provide a welcome contrast to the more aggressive and athletic style of Tottenham’s other centre-backs.
As the season draws to a close, Danso will be looking to make a positive impact and stake his claim for a regular place in the starting lineup. With Postecoglou seemingly willing to give him more game time, the Austrian international may finally get his chance to shine in a Tottenham shirt.
The upcoming game against Nottingham Forest could be an opportunity for Danso to showcase his skills, and Hotspur HQ reports that Postecoglou is keen to give him more playing time. As the season enters its final stretch, all eyes will be on Danso and the rest of the Tottenham squad as they look to end the campaign on a positive note.
Spurs fans will be eager to see more of Danso in action, and with Postecoglou at the helm, there is optimism that the young centre-back can make a significant contribution to the team in the future. As reported by Hotspur HQ, Danso’s signing was a great coup for Tottenham, and fans will be excited to see him in action as the season draws to a close.
