Spurs could replace Sarr and Bissouma with a young midfielder with a ‘Modrić vibe’

Igor Tudor might have solely been within the Tottenham Hotspur hotseat for a number of days, however he is already feeling the stress.

The Croatian has already said that his crew has sufficient to stay within the Premier League, though there’s a very actual chance of them being eradicated.

Certainly, successful the Europa League in Bilbao now appears like a lifetime away. Since that win, the Spurs have waived each Ange Postecoglou and Thomas Frank. Neither supervisor was in a position to obtain a lot success domestically, and in the event that they do fall into the Championship, Frank shall be blamed greater than the brand new Tudor.

What the longer term holds for the Lilywhites is unsure in the mean time, however one factor is for positive: no matter what division they play in, they might want to intestine their squad and utterly refresh it over the summer time.

They’re going through issues all through the crew, nevertheless it appears like their midfield is one in every of their greatest issues.

Massive issues in Spurs’ midfield

The times of Moussa Dembele, Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli operating by Spurs’ midfield are lengthy gone. Because the nice days of Mauricio Pochettino, the middle of the park has grow to be an rising concern for managers.

It wasn’t lengthy earlier than this fascinating trio was changed by big-money signings Tanguy Ndombele, Oliver Skipp, Harry Winks and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. Effectively, this is not probably the most inspiring listing of names, is it?

Skip, Winks and Hojbjerg had been deft gamers within the Premier League, however lacked the technical means to make a huge impact on video games. In addition they lacked energy and, most significantly, the power to advance the play. None of them are ball carriers.

Quick ahead to 2026 and Tottenham face an analogous drawback. Within the January window, the North Londoners welcomed Conor Gallagher to the membership, and on paper it regarded like a stable deal.

Gallagher has Premier League expertise, having made 22 appearances for England. Nonetheless, like his predecessors, he too has the issue of not with the ability to transfer the ball up the pitch.

In reality, this can be a drawback seen all through the central area. Tudor’s different choices in the mean time are Joao Parinha, who truly performed in protection towards Arsenal, Yves Bissouma and Papu Matar Sarr.

These two gamers specifically are an enormous concern for the Spurs. Bissouma have been off form for numerous years and their reliance on a participant whose profession within the capital seemed to be over final summer time speaks volumes in regards to the dire state of affairs the membership is at present in.

In reality, Frank saved him out of the Tremendous Cup ultimate squad for causes described as “persistent tardiness”.

Sarr, in the meantime, is turning into, within the phrases of The Athletic’s JJ Bull, “an enormous drawback underneath Frank” and confirmed no indicators of enchancment in Tudor’s first recreation, being simply overwhelmed by Bukayo Saka within the build-up to the opener.

Spurs will subsequently have a participant again from harm within the 2026/27 season, however might want to discover a new substitute. Maybe they may look to the academy to take action.

Spurs’ homegrown midfield resolution

If they’re to stay within the Premier League subsequent season, the Luiz household will make investments closely in bettering the central a part of the park.

But when they need to avoid wasting cash and promote from inside, the Londoners have numerous prime younger gamers who could possibly be promoted to the academy.

Regardless of their struggles, the longer term is brilliant from the gamers’ perspective. Bergvall and Archie Grey are continually bettering, signing up-and-coming younger striker James Wilson from Hearts this winter, and Spurs’ subsequent up-and-coming academy product Luca Williams-Barnett joins the ranks.

And let’s not neglect Tyrese Corridor. Whereas Wilson and Williams-Barnett are the extra forward-looking gamers, Corridor is a traded midfielder who has attracted severe consideration on mortgage to League Two aspect Notts County.

In fact, that is considerably decrease than the Premier League. However the Spurs want an answer, and Corridor has loads of qualities to be a powerful crew participant.

I do not assume for a second {that a} 20-year-old can begin, however who higher than Sarr or Bissouma?

These are harsh phrases, however Corridor ought to tick lots of packing containers if Tottenham are in search of a participant with a brighter future within the recreation.

He has made 31 appearances for County to date this season, scoring six objectives and offering two assists. Though he has but to make his first-team debut for Spurs, it’s believed he can clear up among the ball development points Spurs have had in midfield. His genius means to attain objectives from deep positions isn’t one thing to be laughed at.

He can’t solely play as a holding midfielder, but additionally usually performs as a fundamental attacking midfielder. That has been his most seen position within the Soccer League this season, and he has impressed all through.

In the event you do not assume Corridor is nice sufficient, hand over to White Hart Lane icon Jermain Defoe.

A 12 months in the past, the previous striker mentioned this in regards to the younger midfielder: “He is most likely the most effective gamers of his age that I’ve seen on this nation.”

Defoe did not cease there in his evaluation of Corridor, including: “He is somebody who I consider is a Premier League footballer. He is bought large potential and technically he was a little bit of a reminder of how easy he’s, a Luka Modric vibe and one other massive expression of Joe Cole.”

That is fairly a little bit of recognition from the most effective gamers to ever put on a Spurs shirt, and if the teenager lives as much as the expectations, there is not any doubt he could possibly be a part of Spurs’ midfield for years to come back.

Followers shall be determined to see the final of Bissouma and Sarr in a Tottenham shirt, and Corridor might very nicely make that want come true.