Tottenham news: Agbonlahor reveals what he really thinks of Dejan Kulusevski
Tottenham have been “crying out for” a player like Dejan Kulusevski for years, according to Gabby Agbonlahor.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the ex-Aston Villa and England attacker hailed Kulusevski’s “outstanding” start to life at Tottenham and display in their 5-0 win over Everton on Monday night (7 March).
The Sweden international has scored twice and provided three assists in six Premier League games since his January move from Juventus.
Kulusevski told Sky Sports Italia, via the Daily Mail last month (20 February) that Antonio Conte has had a “wonderful” impact on his career after he struggled in his final months with Juve.
He played 27 times for the Italian giants in the first half of the season but managed just five Serie A starts.
“I watched him a bit at Juventus and thought he was a talented player,” Agbonlahor told Football Insider correspondent Connor Whitley.
“What he does for Spurs is, he suits the formation. A left-footer, coming from the right, that’s what they’ve been crying out for.
“He gets involved in play a lot more than the likes of Lamela and Lo Celso would.
“I thought he was outstanding against Everton and he’s been outstanding the whole time he’s been at Spurs so far.
“Spurs, as an 11, are not actually far off if they can sort their inconsistency out. They’ve got a good starting XI at the moment.”
Tottenham are within touching distance of their north London rivals Arsenal who occupy the final Champions League place.
They have played one more game than the Gunners and are just three points behind them.
In other news, Tottenham have opened talks over a £500million naming right deal.