Ange Postecoglou now admits ‘important’ 28-year-old Tottenham player could be doing better

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Ange Postecoglou has heaped praise on Timo Werner after an impressive start to life at Tottenham – but feels there is also room for improvement.

The 58-year-old made the comments when speaking in his press conference earlier on Friday.

So, what did Ange Postecoglou say about Tottenham No.16 Timo Werner? Let’s take a look…

Ange Postecoglou praises Timo Werner

Well, the Australian sounds delighted with his January signing – but conceded that he feels the German can improve despite his strong start to life in north London.

Postecoglou is quoted by Football London as saying: “I think he’s been really important. If we hadn’t brought him in there would have been far more of a burden on the other players, especially with Sonny away. We threw him straight in. He’s made an impact but I think he can get even better.”

Heung-min Son has also said that Tottenham players are now expecting a lot more from Werner after his first goal for the club, despite a solid start.

Spurs signed the Germany international on a six-month loan from RB Leipzig back in January.

Tottenham also negotiated an option to buy Werner on a permanent basis for €20m (£17m) at the end of the season – a clause RB Leipzig reportedly expect the north Londoners to trigger.

The 28-year-old has scored one goal and provided two assists in his six Premier League appearances so far under Postecoglou.

Tottenham have a decision to make

Werner for £17m represents a decent deal, but barring any shock improvement from the German, that money could be put towards a more effective attacker.

The Evening Standard believe Tottenham have identified Wolves No.7 Pedro Neto and Crystal Palace No.10 Eberechi Eze as primary targets this summer, although both are valued above £50m.

Therefore, Postecoglou must decide whether it is worth signing Werner permanently this summer, or putting that £17m sum towards a marquee signing who could take Spurs to another level.

You may argue that Tottenham are wealthy enough to do both – but while Spurs as a club may be able to afford it, the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability rules mean Daniel Levy will not want to spend for the sake of it.