Kwamele Owusu's Spurs have shown that they can compete in the Premier League. Can they win it?
So much was made of Spurs manager Kwamele Owusu's lack of experience as a first-team manager, let alone the Premier League. The former Borussia Dortmund assistant coach answered questions about his abilities as a first-team manager, securing a thirty five point improvement from Tottenham in his first season.
It wasn't without hiccups. A 2-0 loss to Leeds in October. The 6-1 drubbing at the hands of Liverpool around Christmas time. Failing to secure three points against Sunderland twice. Those shortcomings ultimately was the difference between the Spurs playing in Champions League football and Europa League but for a team that was fighting off relegation a year ago, this is a welcomed change.
The Spurs will look to build from their first season under Owusu, primarily addressing their 47 goals allowed, second most among top eight teams with Liverpool being the only team with a worst defensive record. There's also decisions looming surrounding Randal Kolo Muani, the team's top goal scorer whose loan deal expires in the summer. Do they bring back the Frenchmen or make another run at Victor Osimhen, who they have been linked to in the past?
The midfield needs to be stabilized with Rodrigo Bentancur's rumored departure to Manchester City and James Maddison's long term future at the club. Has Archie Gray and Lucas Gergvall played themselves into being regulars or will they look to add some veteran presence in a young midfield?
There are plenty of questions in what promises to be an exciting summer for the Spurs.
Goalkeepers
No. 1 • Guglielmo Vicario • Age 29 • 84 OVR • 57 Apps, 23 CS, 6.65 Avg
No. 31 • Antonín Kinský • Age 22 • 75 OVR • 4 App, 2 CS, 6.23 AvgCentre-Backs
No. 17 • Cristian Romero • Age 28 • 83 OVR • 49 App, G, A, 21 CS, 7 YC, 6.74 Avg
No. 37 • Micky van de Ven • Age 25 • 83 OVR • 56 App, G, A, 20 CS, 6.87 Avg
No. 4 • Kevin Danso • Age 27 • 80 OVR • 40 App, 3 CS, YC, 6.54 Avg
No. 5 • Alidu Seidu • Age 25 • 75 OVR • 7 App, 2 CS, 6.56 Avg
No. 33 • Ben Davies • Age 33 • 74 OVR • 4 App, YC, 6.3 Avg
No. 25 • Kota Takai • Age 21 • 73 OVR • 2 App, CS, 6.75 AvgFullbacks
No. 24 • Djed Spence • Age 25 • 80 OVR • 44 App, 2 A, 18 CS, 2 YC, 6.56 Avg
No. 23 • Pedro Porro • Age 26 • 83 OVR • 43 App, 5 A, 18 CS, 4 YC, 6.99 Avg No. 13 • Destiny Udogie • Age 23 • 81 OVR • 39 App, 4 A, 13 CS, 6.79 Avg No. 3 • Valentin Barco • Age 21 • 77 OVR • 28 App, G, A, 2 CS, 6.57 AvgCentral Midfielders
No. 14 • Archie Gray • Age 20 • 77 OVR • 45 App, 2 G, 2 A, 15 CS, YC, 6.70 Avg
No. 29 • Pape Matar Sarr • Age 22 • 79 OVR • 29 App, G, 3 A, 11 CS, YC, 6.81 Avg
No. 30 • Rodrigo Bentancur • Age 28 • 81 OVR • 45 App, G, 5 A, 8 CS, YC, 6.72 Avg
No. 15 • Lucas Bergvall • Age 20 • 80 OVR • 58 App, 3 G, 12 A, 19 CS, 2 YC, 6.84 Avg
No. 8 • Jobe Bellingham • Age 20 • 76 OVR • 24 App, 3 G, 2 A, 2 CS, 6.59 Avg No. 26 • Tyler Matthews • Age 17 • 64 OVR • 1 App, 6.20 AvgAttacking Midfielders
No. 7 • Xavi Simons • Age 23 • 86 OVR • 52 App, 14 G, 18 A, 21 CS, 2 YC, 7.06 Avg No. 10 • James Maddison • Age 29 • 82 OVR • 4 App, G, A, 7.00 Avg No. 16 • Matthew Robson • Age 17 • 64 OVR • 2 App, YC, 7.15 AvgWingers
No. 20 • Mohammed Kudus • Age 25 • 83 OVR • 52 App, 15 G, 18 A, 21 CS, 3 YC, 6.95 Avg No. 22 • Brennan Johnson • Age 25 • 81 OVR • 46 App, 6 G, 10 A, 13 CS, YC, 6.55 Avg No. 28 • Wilson Odobert • Age 21 • 77 OVR • 31 App, 4 G, 7 A, 4 CS, YC, 6.47 Avg
No. 9 • Rodrygo • Age 25 • 89 OVR • 29 App, 12 G, 8 A, 11 CS, 6 YC, 6.78 Avg No. 18 • John Tuffuor • Age 17 • 62 OVR • 1 App, A, CS, 7.10 Avg No. 21 • Obafemi Nkrumah • Age 16 • 61 OVR • 1 App, A, 6.80 AvgStrikers
No. 39 • Randal Kolo Muani • Age 26 • 81 OVR • 48 App, 30 G, 5 A, 12 CS, 3 YC, 6.78 Avg No. 11 • Mathys Tel • Age 21 • 80 OVR • 45 App, 29 G, 5 A, 11 CS, 3 YC, 6.84 Avg No. 19 • Abraham Moyoyo • Age 16 • 59 OVR • 2 App, 2 G, 7.35 Avg
