‘I have to say’: Paul Merson completely changes his mind about Tottenham Hotspur
Many predicted the worst for Tottenham Hotspur when Harry Kane left the team in the summer.
Not only were Tottenham losing one of their most valuable players, but they were also losing their all-time top goal scorer only days before the start of the season.
As he stated to Sky Sports at the time, vocal pundit Paul Merson predicted that Tottenham will place last in the Premier League.
However, the former Arsenal player has completely changed his mind and now believes that “Tottenham are back,” as he stated to Sky Sports News on December 16, 23 at 12:10 p.m.
Ange Postecoglou’s team defeated Nottingham Forest 2-0 on Friday night to hold onto fifth place in the standings, despite teams like Manchester United and Newcastle United pursuing them.
It should be remembered that players like Micky van de Ven and James Maddison were at the top of the game before to suffering serious injuries.
Paul Merson believes that the London club poses a “massive threat” to finish in the top four of the Premier League now that those two are very close to returning to play.
Tottenham to secure Champions League?
“If I’m being honest, I have to say that Tottenham is back,” Merson remarked. Acquiring a few players intermittently. They pose a serious danger to the top four, in my opinion.
January transfer window
Tottenham had a fantastic summer of business. Apart from the fact that each and every purchase has an influence, you cannot identify a flaw.
In light of this, what plans does Daniel Levy have for January?
In addition to suffering from injuries, Postecoglou does not have plans for veteran players like Hugo Lloris, Eric Dier, and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
Therefore, if they are able to depart, adding new players to bolster the team might make all the difference in whether Champions League action is played at Hotspur Way the next season.
Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentencur, among others, signed in the winter to help the team cross that threshold and beat Arsenal just a few years ago.
