Some Tottenham fans have reacted alarmingly to an image of Tanguy Ndombele that has been doing the rounds of social media following his return to the Hotspur Way training ground.
There have been some question marks over Ndombele’s fitness this season, with the midfielder suffering multiple injuries that have prevented him from having a consistent run in the side since his move from Lyon in the summer.
Although he has shown glimpses of fantastic quality, the 23-year-old has looked short of match fitness on several occasions.
Even in the FA Cup win over Southampton last Wednesday, the French international had to be withdrawn just after the start of the second half.
The midfielder, along with the rest of the Spurs squad, was back training at Hotspur Way yesterday following the winter break as the side prepared for the game against Aston Villa on Sunday.
An unflattering image of Ndombele that shows the midfielder appearing to look quite portly around his midsection.
Here’s how some Spurs fans reacted to Ndombele’s appearance.
Ndombele enjoyed his break ? ? ? ? pic.twitter.com/HEUP8NQwuw
— TAS⚽️ (@coys100) February 12, 2020
In regards to the Ndombele photo…
those joking about it: no issue, it’s a funny photo and funny concept
those who actually think he’s fat: have you never heard of an “unflattering photo” ffs he didn’t pose he’s not gonna have a flat stomach and a 6-pack in every pic#thfc
— MJ (@jacms88) February 12, 2020
The league isn’t ready for fat Ndombele pic.twitter.com/O3Hoc4hAwW
— All out Tottenham (Jack) (@AllOutTHFC) February 12, 2020
Ndombele ? Thor
Being fat but still the most powerful member of the team pic.twitter.com/ejuTnYMK2x
— cam (@camthfc) February 12, 2020
Ndombele needs to get back into shape cuz this is borderline negligence now Omdz. https://t.co/9NCRbn7L91
— Steve Arnott (@LaPiochey) February 13, 2020
at this point i don't even have to run a ndombele agenda. he's getting tired jogging in the warmup and now he's fat. doing it to himself
— shablim bro (@tapwaterpapiii) February 12, 2020
Tanguy Ndombele is fat
— Jack (@CrackEyedPeas) February 7, 2020
ndombele is so good but i acc think he’s fat n needs to lose weight to reach potential
— MAN LIKE YID ARMY BLUD (@samcoats8) February 5, 2020
Odds of half 90% calling Ndombele fat being like 18 stone?
— Callum (@_LoCelso_) February 12, 2020
Spurs Web Opinion
Ndombele seems to be quite a laid back character and doesn’t seem to have the hunger or desire it usually takes to succeed at this level. However, it is obvious that he has an abundance of talent. Whether he succeeds or fails at Tottenham is entirely up to him as he certainly has it in him to become one of the best midfielders in the league.