Big money Tottenham signing could leave without playing a GAME as Postecoglou eyes huge system change
ANGE POSTECOGLOU looks set to switch Spurs’ defence from five at the back to four next season.
Tottenham played with three centre-backs and two wing-backs under Antonio Conte last term.
But it looks like that may not be the case under the new boss after a suggestion from Destiny Udogie’s agent.
Stefano Antonelli, the representative of the left wing-back told Sky Sport Italia: “Udogie’s situation is clear. He is a Tottenham player and we had contact over the last few days because the coach will play 4-3-3, rather than 3-5-2.”
Udogie, 20, joined Spurs for £15million from Udinese last summer before being farmed back to the Serie A side.
He is more a wing-back than a full-back, raising questions of where he fits in a new system.
But Antonelli added: “Postecoglou is absolutely convinced that Udogie will have space to play.
“But Italian clubs are calling as some feel he needs another step before making a move, perhaps to a top club like Juve, Milan or Inter.
“Tottenham asked us to confirm the plan, which is to go on tour in Thailand.
“They guarantee his importance and we will evaluate — but he is a Tottenham player.”
Postecoglou and his staff begin work today when some Spurs players are due back.
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The Aussie, 57, was seen at Lord’s yesterday taking in day three of the Second Ashes Test.
He will take charge of his first Premier League game on August 13 when Spurs travel to Brentford for their season opener.