Dejan Kulusevski says he’s a huge fan of Tottenham player who’s only started two games this season

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Tottenham Hotspur star Dejan Kulusevski has admitted he’s a huge admirer of his teammate Bryan Gil.

Speaking to NBC Sports after yesterday’s emphatic win over Newcastle United, Dejan Kulusevski singled out the Spaniard for praise. 

Kulusevski started from the off as he moved into a central position once again, with Richarlison starting up front.

Tottenham picked up a confidence-boosting 4-1 win over the Magpies, with Destiny Udogie, Richarlison and Son Heung-Min getting amongst the goals.

But after starting against Aston Villa and Manchester City, Bryan Gil has found himself back on the bench over the past few days.

The 22-year-old has started just two games under Ange Posetcoglou this term while making four appearances from the bench.

And despite a lack of game time this season, Kulusevski has admitted that he really likes Gil as a player. 

Kulusevski praises Spurs winger Gil 

Speaking to NBC Sports, Kulusevski insisted that Tottenham do boast decent depth and pointed to Gil as an example.

“We have many injuries but we have depth also,” the Spurs star said. “You see the players coming in today, they all did very good, we have top players.

“I like Bryan a lot too, who comes in. We changed and it’s good that the coach also makes changes.” 

Gil missed the first seven games of the campaign through injury but has been a part of Postecoglou’s squad since.

The talented winger has benefitted from Spurs’ recent injury crisis as it’s led to him getting more of an opportunity under Postecoglou.

Despite some bright moments, the former Sevilla man is yet to nail down his place in Tottenham’s side.

He faces stiff competition for a place in the front three, with the likes of Brennan Johnson, Son and Richarlison all capable of playing off the left.

Nevertheless, he looked bright after coming on against Newcastle on Sunday and he will be hoping to get more minutes under his belt over the coming weeks.