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And he has the physique to combine with it. A dangerous combo.Kulu is just such a smart player, he's got great skills but it's his football brain that elevates him above so many. Love him
Dejan Kulusevski makes scary Tottenham promise, if players keep listening to 'fantastic coach' Antonio Conte
Dejan Kulusevski made a promise to get even better after his dazzling display helped Tottenham to an emphatic opening day win over Southampton in the Premier League.www.teamtalk.com
Dejan Kulusevski made a promise to get even better after his dazzling display helped Tottenham to an emphatic opening day win over Southampton in the Premier League.
The Swede had a goal and an assist as Antonio Conte’s men recovered from going a goal down early on to thump Saints 4-1 in north London, their biggest opening-day triumph since the 1980s under David Pleat.
Kulusevski crossed for Ryan Sessegnon to level the scores in the first half before rounding out an impressive victory with a curling strike in the second period.
The winger, on loan from Juventus, was handed a start as summer signing Richarlison was banned. And he showed Conte that dropping him would be a massive error after he tormented Southampton throughout.
And speaking after the game, Kulusevski told Spurs TV that there is more to come from him.
He said: “All my goals come from this area, or three or four metres back. I have to keep scoring these but also keep evolving my game and score different goals.
“The players that came in are amazing, I think they will help us a lot and it is very important all 20 players are ready to play.
“For me, I have to grow. I have to get better in every way. I want to become a better football player so I have got to keep listening to my fantastic coach, be humble and keep living my dream.”
Kulusevski loving life at Tottenham
Kulusevski’s goal against Southampton was his sixth for Tottenham since he arrived from Juve in January.
And the winger admitted it was good being back in front of the home fans again.
He added: “We are very pleased. It wasn’t an easy game, going behind at home isn’t nice. But after we scored we could have scored a lot more.
“I love how this team is playing because we create a lot of chances and the fans are enjoying it. I like playing and I’ve missed playing. It is so nice to be back in front of the fans and the family and I really enjoyed it.”
Tottenham are back in action next Sunday when they head to London rivals Chelsea in the Premier League.
Yeh , there’s a few on here with egg on their faces
Yeh , there’s a few on here with egg on their faces
One of my fav things was in the 2nd half, he played the most delicious dinked pass over the legs of Southampton defenders in the box. Just this little thing demonstrates his cool in the attacking phases, let alone the vision and ability to execute it.
Does that mean you're a good judge then?I said he was shit and I'm sticking with it
Where has this view that we need pace come from?
We have a bit of pace in the side. What we’re lacking is someone with technique and creativity. Both new signings address that but particularly Kulusevski. The most important type of pace is quick thinking and the technical ability to then execute.
I think the list of players who are not quick but who have adapted is long. We just got schooled by Kovacic and Jorginho CM and neither of those are quick. What they do have us speed of thought and the technique to execute.
Look at the Kulusevski’s assists. The amount of times he plays first time is impressive. You can’t do that without technique and game intelligence.
Even Blue Moon posters are comparing him to De Bruyne which just shows we’re not getting too ahead of ourselves here.I am glad I am not just saying it, his style is so similar to De Bruyne it’s odd. If he can become just 70-80% the player he is then we have something special
Kulu is special cos he has the tekkers and wow moments plus the goals and assists. It's hard to deny statstically or "eye test".Even Blue Moon posters are comparing him to De Bruyne which just shows we’re not getting too ahead of ourselves here.
I know we shouldn’t care too much about rival fans opinion but it’s rare that a big 6 club fanbase will acknowledge another’s player and comp them to their own superstar in a positive light.
In terms of decision making.. he is straight up our best. Both Kane and Son have an element of selfishness about them.. but that is also because they are by far out best finishers ( and 2 of the best in the world). I actually think this helps Kulu pick them out as he almost feels obliged to look elsewhere in terms of the front line.I actually think as an all round footballer he's as good as any in our forward line if not dare I say it at this point the best. His work rate is outstanding and you'll always see him offering defensive support for the wing back.