Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso can’t afford injury setback

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Giovani Lo Celso has not enjoyed the perfect start since his move to Tottenham in the summer and is yet to make a competitive start.

The South American midfielder moved to Spurs on loan from Real Betis in the summer and they have an option to buy him next year too.

Manager Mauricio Pochettino has eased him into the fold in North London, with three appearances from the substitutes bench so far and he’s been given very little time to show fans what he can do.

Lo Celso has linked up with Argentina during the international break and it’s an important time of him to get some minutes under his belt.

The 23-year-old started in the goalless draw against Chile on Friday, but was subject to a dreadful challenge from Charles Aranguiz in the friendly fixture.

Lo Celso received a stamp right down his ankle in a dangerous tackle in the first-half, but continued playing early into the second period before being withdrawn.

Argentina have posted an update on their official Twitter account stating that he suffered a blow to his groin, but there is no detail about the severity of the injury.

The midfield creator certainly can’t afford a major injury setback during the break, as it could only limit his Spurs opportunities and he must hope his groin problem is only a minor one.

With Argentina facing Mexico next Wednesday, Lo Celso should only be selected if he’s fully fit and not holding any scars from the Chile game.

There is plenty of competition in the centre of the park at Spurs and Lo Celso needs to be ready to seize any opportunity that comes his way.

He’s a skilful creator that can add some extra creativity in Pochettino’s team and some felt he would make an immediate impact in the XI, but he is having to be patient for his chance.