The Tottenham fans in the Transfer Tavern are keeping a keen eye on the African Cup of Nations this month…
The Lilywhites are impressing in the Premier League as of late, with Pochettino recovering well from a slow start in the English top flight – but the hard work is yet to come for the London-based side.
Fixtures will be coming thick and fast between now and the end of the season, and the Tottenham boss must adequately prepare for that eventuality.
The best way to prepare is by building his squad around the increased fixture congestion, and in order to do that – the Argentine must bring in a few new players.
The African Cup of Nations is set to continue throughout January, and as the Premier League has witnessed in recent years – the continent plays host to some of football’s finest players.
Pochettino should certainly have one eye on the competition, with a number of African’s best players performing on the grandest stage.
With that said, Pochettino simply must keep tabs on these 3 AFCON stars this month…
Khama Billiat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stdB-FHRv5c
Tottenham’s latest striker signing, Vincent Janssen, has yet to work out – and Pochettino simply must act.
Harry Kane is a phenomenal forward, but if the Lilywhites want to continue fighting at the highest level, it is essential that they have enough depth up top.
One such player that could provide that is Zimbabwe international Khama Billiat. Billiat has impressed over the last few years, though has flown under the radar – and this is something that Pochettino could look to change.
He has scored 12 domestic goals so far this season, and would be a decent asset at White Hart Lane.
Franck Kessie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5Oyepz6lhU
If Pochettino is looking for a bit of midfield depth, Franck Kessie could be a good option.
Reportedly targeted by Chelsea, Kessie is a tireless midfielder that would add some real energy to the Tottenham midfield.
At 20-years-old, he is certainly an option for the future – but he could certainly do a job in the present too.
Tottenham have a fair bit of depth with the likes of Wanyama and Dembele, but Kessie would surely make an impact under Poch.
Mo Salah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgGkAPZC40w
This is a familiar tale. Chelsea sign an exciting young player, only to sell him a few years later – before he turns into one of Europe’s finest players and completes an inevitable move back to the Premier League.
Salah looked average and out of his depth at Stamford Bridge, but since moving to Serie A – he has turned into one of Europe’s finest players.
Representing Egypt this month, Salah is sure to make an impact – and with Tottenham short on depth on the flanks, Salah could be a great fit.
