Djed Spence responds with a warning to Jeremy Doku’s message to Man City fans
Djed Spence had something to say to Jeremy Doku on his social media post after Tottenham’s narrow defeat to Man City.
Pep Guardiola’s side secured a hard-fought 1-0 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Erling Haaland marking his return to the team by scoring the only goal of the game.
Doku was heavily involved and earned the Premier League Player of the Match award for his lively display, while Spence was introduced in the final 23 minutes.
Spence has impressed Tottenham fans this season, especially with standout performances against Manchester United and at Ipswich, where he netted his first Premier League goal.
Spence and Doku have exchanged messages before, showing their mutual respect on social media. But this time, the Tottenham defender had a playful warning for the City winger in response to his latest post.
Djed Spence reacts to Jeremy Doku’s message to Man City fans
After Man City’s victory, Doku celebrated with a post on Instagram directed at City fans. In the comments, Spence responded with a hint of determination, saying, “We’ll meet next time…”
Recently, Spence has been playing at left-back due to an ongoing injury crisis at Tottenham, so he didn’t face the Belgian winger directly, who played on the opposite flank. Despite the positional change, he has shown his reliability whenever called upon.
This season, he has made 20 appearances across all competitions, contributing two goals and two assists.
Earlier in the season, Spence’s future at Tottenham was uncertain, after he failed to make the Europa League squad. However, he has since proven to be a valuable asset, showcasing his versatility by performing well in both full-back positions.
Although he didn’t directly match up against Doku in the Man City game, the Belgian had a standout performance against Pedro Porro, completing five dribbles and creating two big chances.
| Match Stats | Tottenham | Man City |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Shots | 11 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 5 |
| Passes | 529 | 416 |
Ange Postecoglou to rely on Djed Spence amid injury crisis
Spence’s sudden rise in prominence is likely tied to Spurs’ ongoing injury crisis, which has opened up opportunities in the starting lineup.
Tottenham fans have claimed the club is cursed, especially after Radu Dragusin suffered an injury that will likely see him sidelined for the rest of the season.
For Ange Postecoglou, Spence has become a reliable option, a surprising turn given his disappointing loan spells at Leeds and Genoa. One thing is certain: he will be eager to secure a starting position at right-back the next time they face off against Doku.