A defensive crisis at Tottenham Hotspur has left many wondering why Alfie Dorrington, a natural centre-back, remains overlooked by Ange Postecoglou despite the team’s growing need for options – Alasdair Gold, has shared a reason why.
Tottenham Hotspur currently find themselves grappling with a defensive injury crisis that has left manager Ange Postecoglou facing tough decisions at the back.
With both Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero sidelined, Spurs have been forced to patch together makeshift solutions, relying on players like Archie Gray and Radu Dragusin.
Dragusin has played through an injury, and Gray, a natural midfielder, has been deployed at centre-back.
The situation has laid bare the team’s lack of depth in central defence, yet it has also sparked questions about why Alfie Dorrington, a natural centre-back, has not been considered.
Speaking on the Gold and Guest Talk Tottenham Podcast, journalist Alasdair Gold shed light on Alfie Dorrington’s status within the club.
Gold’s comments provide an intriguing glimpse into the dynamics at play, as he highlighted the apparent disparity between how the defender is viewed by those within Tottenham and how he is regarded by Postecoglou.
Gold remarked, “Why hasn’t someone like Alfie Dorrington been given those minutes? I just wonder whether Postecoglou doesn’t rate him highly enough.
“Which is interesting, because there is a feeling within Spurs that he has something about him. Again, maybe some people think he deserves a chance at Spurs, but yeah, it surprised me that.”
Gold’s observations suggest that while the club sees promise in the defender, the manager’s reservations may be rooted in tactical preferences or a differing assessment of the player’s readiness for Premier League action.
The 19-year-old’s situation at Tottenham presents a pressing dilemma, both for the player and the club.
Turning 20 in a few months, the young centre-back has so far managed just a fleeting 13 minutes of senior football for Spurs.
While the club’s hierarchy seemingly rates him, this lack of game time is unlikely to aid his development or bolster his confidence. For a player of his age, regular senior experience is crucial.
Yet, with no immediate pathway to the first team apparent under Ange Postecoglou, questions must be asked about whether a loan move might be the best solution.
Without such a step, Dorrington risks stagnating, particularly as he watches younger teammates like Archie Gray and Mikey Moore making their mark.
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