Kenyan and England international Djed Spence is one of the few bright sparks going on right now for Spurs side that is experiencing a slump in form.
Kenyan and England international Djed Spence remains one of the few bright sparks in a Tottenham Hotspur side currently experiencing a dip in form.
Despite recent setbacks, the in-form defender has expressed his unwavering support for head coach Ange Postecoglou, emphasizing that the team remains united and committed to the manager’s philosophy.
Spurs had enjoyed a resurgence in the Premier League with three consecutive wins before facing a reality check with a defeat to Manchester City.
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Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga is among African players plying their trade in Qatar and he also ranks highly when it comes to those earning big money in the Gulf nation.
Their struggles continued in the Europa League, where they fell 1-0 to AZ Alkmaar in the round of 16 first leg on Thursday night.
However, Spence remains optimistic about their chances of overturning the deficit in the return leg at home next week.
“Most definitely. We believe in what he wants us to do. We try to implement that in every game,” said Spence, as quoted by Football London.
“Of course, it’s not going to work in every game, but the manager has our full support. We are all behind him, and we want to show that by winning games. We didn’t win today, but come next week, we’ll get the win.”
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New Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has handed a lifeline to the South African-based defender after including him in his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Despite Tottenham’s recent struggles, Spence has been in scintillating form, earning a nomination for the club’s Player of the Month award for February.
His performances have been pivotal for Spurs, and he recently achieved a major milestone by scoring his first-ever Premier League goal in a commanding 4-1 victory against Ipswich Town.
This achievement has further solidified his reputation as a key figure in Tottenham’s defensive lineup.
Spence’s international future remains a hot topic, particularly for Kenya’s Harambee Stars, who are keen to secure his services.
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Gor Mahia midfielder Austine Odhiambo has shared a post from a fan linking him with a move away to Tanzanian giants.
However, the 24-year-old is expected to receive a call-up to England’s senior squad for the upcoming March international break, a significant blow to Kenya’s hopes of persuading him to represent the East African nation.
As the decision looms, Spence’s performances continue to capture attention both at club and international levels.
