AliousTottenham Hotspur, under Ange Postecoglou’s management, nearly secured Champions League qualification in his debut season.
To improve further, Spurs recognize the need to revamp their midfield.
During the Copa America 2024’s final stages, two Tottenham midfielders made notable impressions.
Rodrigo Bentancur stood out as Uruguay’s best player in their third-place victory over Canada.
In the final, Giovani Lo Celso, coming off the bench for Argentina, provided a skillful assist for Lautaro Martinez’s winning goal against Colombia.
Despite his world-class technical abilities, Lo Celso remains a bit-part player at Tottenham, similar to his role with Argentina.
His talent, previously showcased at Real Betis in LaLiga, has attracted interest from Barcelona and Aston Villa, though neither club has aggressively pursued him.
At 28, Lo Celso is no longer considered a prospect.
However, his impactful assist in the final demonstrated his ability to influence games, even in brief appearances.
This performance could serve as an ideal audition for potential buyers and might help Tottenham sell him to fund the acquisition of a younger, specialized No. 8 midfielder.
It remains to be seen if clubs beyond Unai Emery’s Aston Villa will show serious interest in Lo Celso, whose playing style is well-suited to various leagues, particularly LaLiga.
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