Tottenham midfielder urged to stay patient and wait for his chances

Strong performances from Tottenham squad players in the Europa League is creating a pool of individuals eager for more minutes. However, one in particular is being advised to remain patient at this stage.

Players eager to prove themselves

The ideology behind Tottenham’s squad building has provided Ange Postecoglou with a collection of experienced senior players, supported by a number of Europe’s most sought-after young players.

The scouting department and Ange Postecoglou worked hard to identify potential signings like Archie Gray and Wilson Odobert, who could contribute to the squad now and in the future.

This balance gives Postecoglou the profiles he deems essential for a squad in his image as well as a fleet of individuals desperate for the opportunity to prove themselves in senior men’s football.

While still involved in multiple competitions, these young players will certainly earn themselves chances to demonstrate their value, but there will inevitably be rumours of frustration along the way.

However, many watching from the outside plead patience and say that these players are currently in the right place. This has been suggested in particular for one of Tottenham’s brightest prospects.

Big career steps take time

Olof Lundh, who is Fotbollskanalen’s Premier League specialist, has been speaking about the development of Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall. In regard to Bergvall’s place at Tottenham, he said (FotballSkonalen via Sport Witness): “He must be patient. Everything is pointing in the right direction.

“It is so unusual for players to go from Allsvenskan to the Premier League and take a place. If you are so young, even if he has taken huge steps, and hasn’t played very many at the highest level even in Sweden – then you have to have a little patience.

“Otherwise, the gap between the Premier League and Allsvenskan is huge. And if you are his age, you get to see all the minutes in the first season as a bonus. Everything still points in the right direction.”

Although Bergvall has already managed to make multiple appearances this season, gaining significant minutes and showing he is clearly a part of Postecoglou’s plans, Lundh suggests there could still be plenty to come.

“I don’t think I would have pressed for a loan already until this spring. Tottenham play a lot of games, and it could open up with an injury or similar.”

This will all be a part of Tottenham’s plan

When Bergvall joined Tottenham, there were reports that he was convinced by the quality of Tottenham’s presentation, knowing his strengths and weaknesses and a plan on how to help him develop. This was followed in August with further reports that Bergvall’s impressive preseason had altered Spurs’ transfer plans as they believe he is ready to contribute.

While there is still some adjustment required for Bergvall to match the pace of the Premier League, playing with the Tottenham squad feels like the best place to achieve that growth. Under the guidance of the Tottenham coaching staff and compatriot, Dejan Kulusevski, Bergvall is likely to develop best in an environment focused on nurturing him.

Already well ahead of schedule in terms of his development, Lundh’s analysis is correct that Bergvall is moving in the right direction and that patience on his part is likely to reap significant rewards.

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