Tottenham are flying high under Thomas Frank, but amid injuries to key men, James Maddison has set Pape Sarr a lofty challenge for the season.
Tottenham Hotspur have had a strong start to the new season under Thomas Frank, with the Dane currently guiding Spurs to a spot in the top three in the league.
It, however, has not been entirely rosy for the new boss, who has often seen his side struggle with creativity and, at times, goal-scoring.
It does not come as a major surprise, with some of Spurs’ top scorers from last season currently sidelined, as James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski remain injured, and Heung-min Son has now made the move to the MLS.
James Maddison sets Tottenham challenge for Pape Matar Sarr
Other players need to step up in the absence of these stars, and Maddison has recognised this, urging one of his teammates to take on more responsibility.
During a conversation on Maddison’s YouTube channel, the midfielder shared his admiration for Pape Matar Sarr and challenged him to improve his goal return at Tottenham this season.
“You’re my favourite player in the group at the minute. You look sharp,” said Maddison. “You look good. It makes me feel better when you play like you did the other night [against PSG]. I think you can get 15 goals this season. I want you to. Promise. 15 goals and I’ll get you a gift.”
Sarr replied: “Yeah, I’ll do it for you.”
Can Sarr actually score 15 goals this season?
Pape Sarr has started the season in decent fashion, already grabbing a goal and two Tottenham assists in the Premier League.
The midfielder is still a fair way away from 15, but Sarr is definitely one who can step up and improve his output, as he is a box-to-box midfielder capable of influencing games in both halves.
However, Sarr has never reached 15 goals in a single season, as he has managed 15 goals throughout his entire career.
Last season, the Senegalese managed six in all competitions, and he should be aiming to at least beat his output from the last campaign.