Micah Richards suggests 22-year-old Tottenham man is becoming increasingly crucial ahead of Aston Villa game

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Micah Richards has now been discussing a Tottenham Hotspur player who he believes is really starting to make a difference.

Ange Postecoglou’s side will be so relieved that they did eventually find a way to win against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

As much as they needed the win for their momentum heading into a crucial tie against Aston Villa this weekend, they also just needed the three points.

Some indifferent form in February has slightly hindered Spurs in their chase of Villa, but that’s definitely something they can change on Sunday.

With one game in hand, Tottenham are now five points behind Villa in the hunt for fourth place.

And when asked to predict the result between the two on ‘The Rest is Football’ podcast, Micah Richards was really torn.

However, when discussing Tottenham’s chances of getting a result, Richards did hail the impact Brennan Johnson is now having in North London, saying he’s becoming a real difference maker.

Johnson came off the bench to provide two assists on Saturday, and Richards was really impressed. 

Micah Richards believes Brennan Johnson is becoming the difference maker at Tottenham

Speaking on the podcast, Richards also briefly praised Son Heung-min since he returned to the club recently.

Richards said: “Obviously Spurs have got Son back now from the Asian Cup, playing well.

“Brennan Johnson making a difference in games as well, but then Villa, I don’t know how to call that one because they are both equally impressive.”

Of course, it’ll be interesting to see if Johnson has done enough to earn a start for Tottenham on Sunday, given Richards’ words are fairly spot on.

Johnson always enters the pitch with such enthusiasm and determination, which often proves infectious for his teammates around him.

It would be harsh to drop Dejan Kulusevski on the right, but Postecoglou is now simply blessed with a few positive selection dilemmas.

Perhaps Pape Matar Sarr will also replace Rodrigo Bentancur in midfield for a crucial game, with the latter still yet to find his best form.

All that being said, it seems Spurs may already be considering an audacious transfer for this summer.