Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has offered promising news regarding the fitness of Pape Matar Sarr ahead of their upcoming clash against Aston Villa.
In an interview with football.london on Friday, Postecoglou reassured fans by confirming that the 21-year-old midfielder is “all good” ahead of Sunday’s fixture against Aston Villa. Sarr has been managing a back issue since returning from Africa Cup of Nations duty in February.Although Sarr started against Brighton and Wolves, he was relegated to the bench for the recent victory over Crystal Palace, with Postecoglou opting for a midfield partnership of Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur.Sarr made a late appearance in the match against Crystal Palace, replacing James Maddison in the 82nd minute. However, concerns arose about his fitness as he appeared to be in discomfort after the game, prompting Postecoglou to check on his condition.Now, with Tottenham set to face Aston Villa, Postecoglou expressed optimism about Sarr’s improved condition, hinting at a potential return to the starting lineup.”He’s fine,” Postecoglou stated. “He’s okay. He’s been carrying a bit of a back niggle, but this week has been better, to be fair. Last week, I think not starting probably helped him a bit. He’s all good, he’s trained all week.”Postecoglou’s positive update on Sarr’s fitness is encouraging news for Tottenham ahead of their crucial fixture against Aston Villa. Sarr, hailed as a pivotal presence in Spurs’ midfield, possesses an array of top attributes including work rate, defensive awareness, ball-carrying ability, and off-the-ball work.At just 21 years of age, Sarr has already proven to be an invaluable asset to the team, and his continued development promises excitement for Tottenham’s future. Postecoglou’s praise of Sarr as an “unbelievable” talent underscores the midfielder’s potential to thrive and contribute significantly in the years to come.
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