‘No doubt’… Ange Postecoglou claims 20-year-old Tottenham youngster is definitely a ‘top player’

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Ahead of another big test for Tottenham Hotspur against Nottingham Forest on Friday, Ange Postecoglou has now heaped praise on one player.

Postecoglou was speaking at his press conference before tomorrow’s game and was asked about some of his injured players as well as those returning.

And upon his return last game, it seemed no surprise that Tottenham were a better side with Pape Matar Sarr back in the side.

The 20-year-old is having a sensational season, a player who has improved so much under his new manager.

Postecoglou was asked whether he thought returning Sarr was a ‘difference-maker’ and someone who influences players around him.

And whilst he stopped short of that, Postecoglou was clearly very happy to have him back in his Tottenham side ahead of Forest.

Speaking via football.london, he said: “No because I think if Madders came in he’d make a difference, if Mickey came in he’d make a difference. 

“But there’s no doubt he’s a top player and he does add another dimension to our football.

“Like I said at the start if the year when we were flying, we’ve got some pretty key contributors to that, both starting and coming off the bench, who aren’t available now.

“Getting Pape back, and even Richy now fully fit, who I don’t think we saw at the start of the year, it helps us. We need them. Without them, it’s a struggle.”

Ange Postecoglou compliments Pape Matar Sarr ahead of Tottenham’s Forest trip

It’ll certainly be another big test for Postecoglou’s side on their visit to Nottingham.

Steve Cooper’s side are enduring a difficult spell, and are desperately looking for a statement win.

Forest have proved a difficult side for the best of teams to visit on the road, and Spurs will need to be at their best.

And along with the return of Sarr, Postecoglou will surely be very happy to see Richarlison fit and firing for Tottenham at Forest.

The Brazilian could be crucial ahead of a January situation that Jamie O’Hara is incredibly worried about.

And although a centre-back remains the priority for Tottenham’s January window, it’ll be intriguing to see if the side do make any attacking additions.