Tottenham Hotspur are scoring goals galore in pre-season as they continue their preparations for the new Premier League season. Ange Postecoglou appears more settled now after a hectic and drama-filled debut campaign in England’s top flight. They missed out on Champions League football last season, and fans are hopeful they will succeed this time around.

If pre-season performances are any indication, supporters should be excited. Tottenham recently beat Vissel Kobe in a friendly, marking ten goals in three matches. Surprisingly, it’s the younger players, not the senior ones, who are making a significant impact.

Teenagers Lucas Bergvall and Mikey Moore have been particularly impressive, providing excitement in the final third and getting fans talking. Additionally, new transfer Archie Gray is also pushing for a starting spot when the season begins away at Leicester City on August 19.

Former footballer Darren Ambrose recently discussed which senior players might be pushed out of Tottenham’s starting XI. One player in question is Dejan Kulusevski, who has been a regular since joining Spurs in 2022. Ambrose believes Kulusevski is now too slow to start and questioned if Postecoglou would want an ‘unhappy’ player on the bench.

Ambrose told talkSPORT on July 27, 2024: “The consistency is the keyword there. When he first arrived, he came with Bentancur and transformed the season. But last season, he has been caught out a few times, ponders on the ball, and is a little slow. Maybe he could become an impact player rather than a starter. But would he want that? Would Postecoglou want an unhappy player on the bench? If he can get back to his original form, he could be fantastic. Progress requires your best players.”

Tottenham’s Squad Needs Depth

James Maddison has noted that two players derailed Tottenham’s season in 2023/24. For the team to take the next step, the squad needs more depth. This is where Daniel Levy needs to back Postecoglou. If players like Kulusevski become regular bench players, it indicates a strong squad.

While Kulusevski has had an up-and-down time, his quality is undeniable. Having such talent on the bench, rather than bit-part players or young kids, would be beneficial. If this happens, fans might finally see the team take the next step forward, reminiscent of the Mauricio Pochettino days.