When it rains, it pours, and this was certainly the case Tottenham Hotspur Last week.
Angie Postecoglou They squandered a one-goal lead to lose the north London derby 2-1, then instead of bouncing back against relegation-threatened Everton, they ended up losing 3-2.
The Lilywhites' first half performance was nothing short of a shambles, and while there was a poor performance throughout the team, it was another poor display from Radu Dragocin In the back that stood out.
So, recent reports linking the club with promotion to the league this month should come as no surprise.
Tottenham's goal is a certain winner
According to A A recent report from Caught OffsideTottenham are in the market for new defenders this month to help the manager deal with injuries in the squad, and one player who has caught their attention is the AC Milan star. Fikayo Tomori.
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The report revealed that the North Londoners view the Englishman as a market opportunity and one of several options they are considering to strengthen their back line.
The former Chelsea player's potential price was not mentioned in the report, but stories that emerged earlier this month revealed that An offer of more than £25 million It may be enough to tempt the Rossoneri to sell.
It may not be a straightforward move over the line, but given Tomori's ability and experience, it's something worth fighting for, especially since he can finally knock Dragusin out.
How does Tomori compare to Dragocin?
So, if Spurs get their man and bring Tomori to the club this month, he will likely come in and compete with Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero for a place in the starting XI, who in turn will be completely outclassed by Dragosin who, at worst, is Postecoglou's third choice.
However, how does the Serie A-winning centre-back stack up against the Lillywhites' number six?
Well, given their position, the best way to compare them is by looking under the hood at their underlying numbers, and when we do that, we can see how skewed that comparison is in favor of the Milan player.
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Tomori vs. Dragocin |
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|---|---|---|
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Statistics per 90 |
Tomori |
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Progressive passes |
3.91 |
2.79 |
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Holds progressivism |
0.65 |
0.54 |
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Passing accuracy |
93.1% |
84.9% |
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Key passes |
0.43 |
0.16 |
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Passes to the penalty area |
0.11 |
0.00 |
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Live passes |
62.2 |
55.5 |
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Snapshot creation procedures |
1.31 |
0.39 |
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Goal creation procedures |
0.22 |
0.08 |
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He treats |
1.41 |
0.78 |
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Tackles won |
1.09 |
0.47 |
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Interventions + interceptions |
2.17 |
1.86 |
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Approvals |
2.83 |
3.64 |
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Fouls that lead to a shot |
0.00 |
0.31 |
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Retrieve the ball |
3.80 |
3.49 |
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He won aerial duels |
1.96 |
2.25 |
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All stats via FBref For the 24/25 league season |
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For example, the “distinguished” international, as it is called By former Chelsea player Joe Coleis progressing in almost every measure, including, but not limited to, progressive passes and carries, passing accuracy, key passes, passes into the penalty area, shots and goal creation movements, tackles, tackles won, tackles as well as interceptions, Ball recoveries and more, all for every 90.
Furthermore, the Calgary-born giant was a key part of the winning team, Make 40 impressions In Milan's campaign to win the Scudetto in 2021/22, they then beat Juventus and Inter Milan to lift the Italian Super Cup this season.
Ultimately, while Dragusin may be a better player than his performance this season suggests, Tomori appears to be a much better defender from any angle you look at it.
So, while it may be difficult, Tottenham must do what they can to get the Englishman back into the Premier League this month.
