Tottenham Hotspur’s main weakness has been highlighted by Pedro Porro and it is what fans have been saying for a long time.
Despite battling relegation, it was an underwhelmingly quiet winter transfer window for Tottenham, with only Conor Gallagher signed.
Pedro Porro has admitted his dream signing for Tottenham would be Barcelona midfielder Pedri.
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A midfielder to play between the lines and progress the ball forward is exactly what fans have been asking for since the summer, with the players seemingly sharing that view.
Pedro Porro shares Tottenham transfer demand as supporters
Frustratingly, Porro also admitted he dreams of a top club move at a time when Spurs are fighting for their Premier League survival.
Speaking to Cadena SER, Porro named Pedri as his ultimate signing for Tottenham.
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“If I could bring one player to Tottenham, it would be Pedri; I’d give the whole team for him,” said Porro.
Injuries aside, Tottenham’s current midfield options consist of:
However, questions lie over whether any of these players hold the ability to provide a pass that can cut through the lines.
Tottenham’s progressive passing issues
A big issue for Spurs this season has been a lack of creative passing coming from their midfielders.
The absence of James Maddison, and the struggles of Xavi Simons, has placed a big emphasis on the midfielders in north London to provide an ability to progress the ball forward.
This issue is highlighted through using Squawka’s player comparison matrix, with Tottenham’s lack of progressive passing there for all to see.
Although comparing Spurs’ midfielders to a player of Pedri’s calibre is massively unfair, his ability to play forwards highlights just how one-dimensional Tottenham’s midfield has become.
Long gone are the days of players like Luka Modric and even Christian Eriksen, where the lock can be unpicked with a swoop of the right foot.
Tottenham’s midfield has become stale and redundant of ideas in how to turn defence into attack, and it is costing them dearly.
Against Fulham at the weekend, Palhinha managed a mere 54% pass accuracy, with only three of his attempted 10 passes in the Fulham half successful.
Regardless of whether Spurs stay up or face relegation, a midfielder who can actually progress the ball will be needed over the summer.