It was a great performance all round from Tottenham Hotspur today in the win against Everton, but Spurs fans will be particularly excited to have seen new signing, Wilson Odobert, in action on the wing. Speaking after the game, Ange Postecoglou hailed his player as an ‘exciting’ addition to the squad.
Spurs shocked the footballing world when they made the signing of Odobert seemingly out of nowhere on August 16. Just over a week later and the young Frenchman has now made his debut for the club.
Odobert played just over 65 minutes, starting the game on the left wing for Postecoglou. The youngster did not look fazed at all, either, dazzling with a number of dangerous runs and putting enticing balls into the box.
It was a good start from the 19-year-old, who proved he was more than ready for the step up after joining from Championship side Burnley, and he appeared set to pick up where he left off for the Clarets last season.
Speaking to the press after the game (via Football.London), Postecoglou was asked about Odobert’s debut and he seemed happy with the new boy.
He said: “Exciting. He gives us something different from our other wingers. He’s only 19-year-old and it’s his debut here in front of 60,000 fans.”
Some players may have been daunted by the occasion today at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but Odobert looked more than comfortable slotting into this Spurs team, and clearly enjoyed taking players on, causing all sorts of problems for Everton.
It remains to be seen whether he did enough to keep that starting spot for the next game, an away trip to Newcastle United next Sunday.
Spurs Web Opinion
I was really impressed by Odobert today. I thought it may take him some time to settle in here but he jumped straight in and pulled out a really tantalising performance. He looks brave and has great dribbling skills, and I feel he is going to provide lots of assists as the season goes on.
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