A report on the status of various players in Tottenham Hotspur’s squad has suggested that young centre-back Alfie Dorrington could ‘step up’ to the senior team this season as Ange Postecoglou is keen to take a look at him.
As is always the case when a new manager comes into a football club, there is a chance for every single player to make their mark.
Those previously outcast could find a fresh start, while young talents have an opportunity to show they are ready for the next level.
Ange Postecoglou‘s arrival at Tottenham has certainly felt like the start of a very positive new era for those associated with the club.
The Australian is using this pre-season tour to assess a variety of players in his squad, and there is expected to be ample opportunities offered to younger players.
As for the season ahead, it remains to be seen which players will survive the summer transfer window and find a place in Postecoglou’s first-team squad for the 2023/24 campaign.
Alfie Dorrington could be given a chance
According to a report from Football.London, it is suggested that Spurs youngster Alfie Dorrington could be one of those players who can make a breakthrough under Postecoglou in the forthcoming season.
The 18-year-old recently signed a new contract with Spurs to keep him at the club until 2026 and, after a series of promising displays for the youth team last term, there are high hopes for Dorrington’s future.
The report states Dorrington is someone who Postecoglou is “expected to look at this season” and could be set to “make the step up” to the senior squad at some point this year.
However, it is thought the potential of arrival of Ashley Phillips could have some impact on Dorrington’s “pathway” to the first team.
If the deal for Phillips is finalised, he is expected to join up with the first team for the remainder of the pre-season tour.
Spurs Web Opinion
It is no bad thing to have two excellent young centre-backs vying for a chance in the first-team at Spurs.
We shouldn’t expect too much from the pair at this stage, but both Dorrington and Phillips should be given some opportunities here or there this season.