Some Tottenham fans on social media were left impressed with the performance of Joachim Anderson in the North Londoners’ 1-0 win against Fulham on Thursday.
Anderson was rated very highly during his time at Sampdoria, with the Dane considered to be one of the best young defenders in Serie A at the time.
Tottenham were heavily linked with a move for the central defender back in 2018.
The 24-year-old was eventually signed by Lyon in 2019 but he has not had the impact he would have hoped for at the Ligue 1 club.
Anderson joined Fulham on a season-long loan deal last summer and he has established himself as a key player at the back for Scott Parker’s side.
The centre-back came up against a formidable Spurs frontline of Harry Kane, Son Heung-min, Gareth Bale and Dele Alli on Thursday but looked dominant and in control.
Anderson also showed his ability on the ball by picking out Fulham’s forwards and wingers with a number of accurate passes.
Some Spurs fans on social media believe that the on-loan Lyon star can be a potential replacement for Toby Alderweireld in the summer.
Joachim Anderson would be a tremendous long term Toby Alderweireld replacement. Would love that. #THFC #COYS
— 𝗢𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 (@FootballOllie) March 4, 2021
Thought Joachim Anderson was very good at the back for Fulham. How did they get him on loan – Lyon bought him for £25m only year and half ago? We were heavily linked whilst he was at Sampdoria.
— Lilywhite Rose (@Lilywhite_Rose) March 4, 2021
Genuinely think Joachim Anderson would be a decent addition
— hyuntitled 🇰🇷💛 (@chuuchuuwoah) March 4, 2021
Joachim Anderson is too good for Fulham, would happily get him in
— AJ (@ajaay10) March 4, 2021
yo joachim anderson if fulham get relegated we best be going in for him ive known abt him since his lyon days trust me
— wje (@LordTangangaV2) March 4, 2021
I’d take Joachim Anderson and Areola from Fulham. Both decent. #THFC
— Christopher George (@Chrisspurs1309) March 4, 2021
Been quite impressed with Joachim Anderson whenever I’ve seen Fulham this season. Possible low-price option for the summer? Sanity check me please @pokeefe1 or @NathanAClark
— Joe Fish (@JoeFish08) March 5, 2021
I’m going to need spurs to sign Joachim Anderson from Fullham. Rolls Royce of a Centre Back 🤫
— CRAIG 🍇 (@CraigTyler_) February 17, 2021
Impressed me in both games against us, a presence at the back & comfortable bringing the ball out from the back.
— Nathan Lumber (@NLumber3) March 4, 2021
Let’s hope Fulham get relegated and we can get him on the cheap.
— Justin Coda (@JJcoda) March 5, 2021
He’s class…would like us to snatch him like we did Toby many years ago…his passing reminds me of Toby as well
— GAVIN D (@gavindavies80) March 5, 2021
Spurs Web Opinion
Anderson is certainly a great fit for the way Fulham play owing to his ability on the ball. However, the jury is still out on whether he is of the standard required for a top Premier League side particularly since he has flattered to deceive at Lyon.
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