Radu Dragusin’s agent has given an exact timeframe for the Tottenham defender’s return to action, and Spurs fans will be thrilled with the update.
We have heard over recent weeks that Tottenham are exploring signing a centre-back in the January window, and one can understand why.
Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero boast of poor injury records over the last two seasons, and Kevin Danso is currently the only other experienced full-time centre-back available at Thomas Frank’s disposal.
However, Radu Dragusin has now returned to training after recovering from his ACL injury, and it has now been revealed that it will not be long before the Romanian is ready to feature for the Lilywhites.
Radu Dragusin’s agent reveals when defender will return to Tottenham squad
Over recent days, it has emerged that Tottenham convinced Romania not to call up Dragusin for the upcoming international break, even though they wanted to have the 23-year-old in the squad.
The former Genoa man’s agent, Florin Manea, has now shed light on his client’s progress and has revealed that he would be ready to play in another month at most.
Manea told Digisport: “Radu is fine. I don’t know if he will be approved to play, especially since he hasn’t started full training at Tottenham.
“I’m glad he’s on the list. The moment of his return is approaching. That it will be now or in a month at most, I think Radu will be 100% ready. There is no delay in recovery; the doctor told us that it is best to return from 8 months onwards.
“Radu will be 8 months from the operation in mid-October. On the contrary, he is ahead with his preparation. There have been players who have stayed for 12-13 months. The idea is not to rush.
“It is normal to feel Radu’s absence from the team. There is no replacement for him. He plays at the level he plays at, and there is a big difference between what is played in England compared to other sides. It is impossible to replace Radu Dragușin at the moment.”
Why Dragusin could surprise Spurs fans this season
Many Tottenham fans were not particularly convinced by Dragusin under Ange Postecoglou, and the Australian’s high-line did not really suit the 23-year-old’s attributes.
However, the lanky centre-back is excellent at defending just outside his box and is extremely dominant in duals. He could thrive in Frank’s system, and the Dane may be able to get the best out of him.
Having said that, it takes time for players to return to 100 per cent match sharpness while returning from an ACL injury, and we may not be able to see the best of Dragusin for a few more months.