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title: "ottenham Hotspur: Spurs expert drops claim after Japhet Tanganga injury"
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author: "Will Seager"
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published: "2022-03-22T17:10:37Z"
modified: "2022-03-22T17:10:37Z"
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# ottenham Hotspur: Spurs expert drops claim after Japhet Tanganga injury

**Tottenham Hotspur will keep faith and not look to sell defender Japhet Tanganga after he suffered a season-ending injury, claims Football Insider’s Spurs pundit John Wenham.**

### The Lowdown: Tanganga’s injury

During the Lilywhites’ 2-0 loss to Chelsea back in January, the 22-year-old’s game came to a premature end as he sustained a knee injury which saw to his [substitution in the 56th minute.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/japhet-tanganga/leistungsdaten/spieler/346478/saison/2021/plus/1) As a result, the defender has been sidelined ever since, and has [missed Tottenham’s last 11 games](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/japhet-tanganga/verletzungen/spieler/346478).

On Friday (18 March), the [north London club announced](https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1504763711571083265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) that Tanganga had undergone surgery on his knee, meaning that he will be out of action for the rest of the season.

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### The Latest: Wenham’s claim

Wenham, an ‘expert’ at the club according to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-expert-issues-definite-japhet-tanganga-transfer-claim-after-devastating-news-confirmed/), has insisted that Tanganga will remain as a long-term prospect for the club.

Speaking with[FI](https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-expert-issues-definite-japhet-tanganga-transfer-claim-after-devastating-news-confirmed/), he said: *“The news is devastating for him but Tanganga is still under contract until 2025.*

*“He counts as homegrown and club affiliated. For me, there’s definitely zero chance of Tottenham moving him on.*

*“He is valuable. He can come in at centre-half as part of a three or at right wing-back.*

*“There are a lot of players who you would look to get rid of ahead of him.*

*“He’s on relatively low wages too. He has also made 19 appearances this season which is 18 more than Joe Rodon.*

*“If you are talking about players who can be moved on, that’s all you need to say.*

*“It’s a shame he’s injured but we have plenty of cover at the moment.*

*“If there was any time for him to get injured, it would be now because we actually have a bit of depth.”*

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### The Verdict: Useful to Spurs

At just 22 years old, Tanganga potentially has a whole decade remaining in the top-flight if he can continue to develop and fulfil his potential, so it would be silly to cut him loose.

Hailed as [“special”](https://thisisfutbol.com/2021/08/blogs/premier-league/tottenham-hotspur/tottenham-hotspur-gary-neville-praises-japhet-tangangas-performance/)  by Gary Neville, he can hopefully get a clean slate after his surgery in the knowledge that he still has a future in north London when totally fit.

With the ability to play either centre-back or as a full-back, the Englishman could prove to be an extremely useful asset to manager Antonio Conte, who usually likes to utilise three central defenders alongside wing-backs.

Therefore, whilst this injury will come as a major blow for the player, his place in the Tottenham squad should be safe.

***In other news: [Tottenham Hotspur: Fabio Paratici linked with Paulo Dybala move](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/tottenham-hotspur-fabio-paratici-linked-with-paulo-dybala-move/)***