With multiple players still unavailable across the back line, Tottenham may require contributions from under-utilised members of the squad – including Sergio Reguilon.
Tottenham are overusing their fullbacks
While Tottenham’s match against Fulham highlighted the squad’s weakened attacking depth, it should not be forgotten that their defensive depth is equally thin.
Of the whole squad, Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie hold 1st and 2nd place in the number of minutes played across all competitions this season. The previous injury to Djed Spence and the current injury of Micky van de Ven have exacerbated the issue.
Archie Gray has contributed some admirable performances in both fullback positions. However, Djed Spence being unregistered for the Europa League has limited where he can contribute meaning one of Porro or Udogie nearly always plays.
Postecoglou praises attitude of Sergio Reguilon at Tottenham
In his press conference before Spurs’ trip to Bournemouth, Ange Postecoglou was asked about Sergio Reguilon after the left-back was named on the bench against Fulham.
Postecoglou said (FootballLondon): “He’s ready [if needed]. He’s training every day and he’s part of the squad. There’s also a reason why Reggy is in the last year of his contract with us. We’ll see how that all transpires. There’s nothing wrong with his attitude and he’s been training all the time with us.”
Although Reguilon has now featured on Tottenham’s bench twice this season, he has yet to play a competitive minute of football. Reguilon’s contract with Spurs expires in the summer and he will be free to negotiate with foreign clubs over an end-of-contract deal from January.
Sergio Reguilon is needed, but is unlikely to play for Spurs again
Sergio Reguilon’s situation is an odd one. He is a player of too high quality to not be playing football, however, if Postecoglou has determined he is a poor fit profile-wise, then this absence is understandable.
Postecoglou’s phrasing is peculiar as it is difficult to argue that Reguilon hasn’t been ‘needed’ already with Destiny Udogie being overplayed and Spence being periodically unavailable. Reguilon is also not registered for Europa, so that situation was always going to be difficult.
With rumours of Reguilon being appreciated by clubs across Europe, it is unlikely we will see him play for Spurs again unless there is no other alternative. One can only hope he gets a move to a club where he has the opportunity to play and gets the appreciation he deserves.