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Tottenham will love what Portsmouth manager just said about Yang Min-hyeok

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho has made some very interesting comments about Tottenham’s Yang Min-hyeok after he scored in two games on the trot.

After a difficult start to life in the South Coast, the on-loan Tottenham Hotspur man is now getting game time, and he is showcasing just why many in South Korea are excited about his potential.

Yang netted his first goal for Portsmouth in the 2-2 draw against Watford last week with a fine volley.

Yang then converted another volley from almost exactly the same spot against Middlesbrough on Saturday, and this time, the goal was enough to earn his side all three points.

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Portsmouth manager makes an admission about Tottenham youngster Yang Min-hyeok

The 19-year-old has now started the last three matches for the Championship side and has earned the praise of his manager following their 1-0 win over Boro.

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho admitted that the teenager needed to be eased into life at Fratton Park and remarked that he is getting better with each outing.

When asked about his considerations while easing the Spurs loanee into the side, Moushinho told BBC Sport: “Yeah, it’s about a number of things. I think patience first and foremost, we’ve spoken about that in the press, recognising that Min-hyeok has been in the country for less than a year, still learning the language, he’s been down in Portsmouth for eight weeks. It’s a baptism of fire when you come into the Championship.

“He had that exposure with QPR for January onwards. I’m not sure he started two games on the spin, so he’s started three games on the spin this week. He’s improved in every single one of those games. Thankfully, we’ve stuck with him, and I thought he was very, very impressive again today.”

Spurs fans are over the moon with Yang’s recent performances

There was no shortage of scepticism when the Lilywhites signed the South Korean last year, but he is now showing that he has no shortage of talent.

Some Spurs fans are very excited about Yang’s recent form for Portsmouth and are already dreaming of him making an impact at N17.

A few even suggested that the youngster would be an upgrade on Wilson Odobert if he is recalled, but that is not likely to be at the forefront of Thomas Frank’s mind at the moment.

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