There has been mixed reaction from some Spurs fans after reports Juan Foyth and Kyle Walker-Peters will be given a week to convince Mauricio Pochettino they are viable right-back options for the new campaign (Daily Mail).
Last season’s first choice Kieran Trippier, who made 38 appearances for Tottenham in 2018/19, was sold to Atletico Madrid earlier this week for £20million.
And the Lilywhites have also said they are open to offers for their Ivory Coast international Serge Aurier, a move which would open the door for Foyth and Walker-Peters to stake a claim as one of the first names on the team sheet.
The pair played a combined total of 27 games last season, with Foyth bagging a goal and Walker-Peters providing three assists.
There have been some supporters of the Champions League finalists who are positive about the idea of the pair being given a run in the team.
But due to their youthfulness – aged 21 and 22 years old respectively – several Spurs fans have had their doubts about whether or not they can step up and perform regularly at the top level.
Here is just some of the reaction:
#thfc defenders Juan Foyth and Kyle Walker-Peters will both be given the next week to convince Mauricio Pochettino that they can step-up and be relied upon as the manager considers his options at right-back. [Daily Mail]
— Hotspur Related (@HotspurRelated) July 18, 2019
So he’s not realised after 2 years with them that they’re not good enough yet
— Jack.A (@thfcjack_) July 18, 2019
Best option for me, if he thinks one can do it then no point in dipping into market.
— THFC (@RealDGGHD) July 19, 2019
They ain’t good enough for us to challenge for titles unfortunately.
— Alex (@LxcasMoura) July 18, 2019
Cant be any worse then trippier was last season and nearly won the CL
— Matt Wharrie (@Matthew26006250) July 18, 2019
Foyth is our right back now, no X-Factor trials. Poch loves him and the potential is clear to see. I’d be quite happy with that too although there will inevitably be a few issues for the first few months as he adjusts to the position.
— David Coster (@davidcoster) July 19, 2019
