May 3rd 2024.
The manager of Spurs, Ange Postecoglou, has been facing criticism lately for his team's struggles in defending on set pieces. This issue has not gone unnoticed by the agent of Tottenham defender Radu Dragusin, who has expressed his dissatisfaction with the situation. In fact, there is a possibility that Dragusin may have to leave the club after just six months.
Dragusin was signed by Tottenham from Genoa during the January transfer window for a hefty fee of £25 million, beating out interest from top clubs like Bayern Munich and Napoli. However, despite this, the Romanian centre-half has only managed to start in two matches since joining the team. He is currently behind Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven in the pecking order, which has limited his playing time.
In fact, Dragusin has not been featured in a single game since the end of March, when Tottenham secured a 2-1 victory over Luton. This has raised questions about the team's defensive abilities, especially after their recent string of defeats against Newcastle United, Arsenal, and Chelsea. These losses have dealt a major blow to their chances of qualifying for the Champions League, with their struggles in defending set pieces being exposed in each game.
Prior to his move to Tottenham, Dragusin was a key player for Genoa, playing as part of a back three. However, Postecoglou has been firm in his decision to stick with a different tactical approach, despite the team's struggles in defense. He has stated that improving their set-piece defending is not a top priority for him.
Dragusin's agent, Florin Manea, has openly criticized the manager for his tactics and suggested that his client is not being used properly at Tottenham. He believes that playing with three defenders would provide more security for the team, as Dragusin's prowess in the air could be utilized to prevent goals from set pieces. Manea also mentioned that Dragusin may consider a return to Italy if he does not receive reassurances about his place in the starting lineup.
However, Manea also acknowledged that it is still early for Dragusin to leave the club, considering he only arrived in January. He also revealed that if it wasn't for the offers from Bayern and Tottenham, Dragusin would have chosen to join Napoli. But if the Italian club were to offer a loan deal, especially with Antonio Conte as the coach, then it could be a possibility for Dragusin to consider.
In conclusion, Manea made it clear that if Postecoglou sees Dragusin as just an alternative to the other centre-backs, then his client would not be content with sitting on the bench and may have to look for other solutions.
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