Tottenham Hotspur got off to the best possible start in the Premier League on Saturday as they beat Burnley 3-0.
Spurs were excellent against Burnley, but, sadly, there are still a few underlying issues at the club that need addressing.
Indeed, Tottenham are still light in some areas, notably in the attacking midfield position.
James Maddison has picked up a serious injury, while Spurs’ deal for Morgan Gibbs-White fell through earlier this summer.
Speaking on Hayters TV, Michael Dawson has been discussing Spurs’ situation, and he’s shared his reaction to James Maddison’s injury.
Michael Dawson ‘absolutely devastated’ by James Maddison’s injury
Dawson spoke about Maddison’s injury, stating that he’s devastated to see the £40m midfielder picking up such a serious problem.
The pundit says Spurs will now need to sign a new number 10 after this injury.
“I’m absolutely devastated for James Maddison, when he plays he’s a top player,” Dawson said.
“He picked up a few injuries at the end of last season, he’s come back ready for the start and he’s picked up an ACL injury.
“Nobody will be as gutted as he will feel after doing a pre-season. With Kulusevski out as well and Sonny leaving, it’s a position that Thomas Frank realises they have to strengthen because you’ve lost James who would be a massive asset in that number 10 position.
Michael Dawson tells Tottenham who to sign
Dawson says Tottenham need to sign a new attacking midfielder after Maddison’s injury, and he’s shared exactly who that player should be.
Indeed, Dawson has told Spurs to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace.
“Huge fan of Eze as well. That buyout clause is £68m, whether something will happen I’m not too sure. I’m a huge fan of Eze and I could see him fitting in that Tottenham team for sure,” Dawson said.
Eze has been strongly linked with Spurs in recent times, and this is a deal that could well be done before the deadline.
Losing Maddison is a blow, but Eze would be a sensational replacement, it has to be said.