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5 harsh realities Tottenham must face to go from good to great

By Rucker Haringey

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 14: Christian Eriksen (L) and Harry Winks (R) of Tottenham Hotspur celebrate their win after the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Hull City at White Hart Lane on December 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 14: Christian Eriksen (L) and Harry Winks (R) of Tottenham Hotspur celebrate their win after the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Hull City at White Hart Lane on December 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images) /
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 11: Harry Winks of Tottenham Hotspur in action during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on December 11, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 11: Harry Winks of Tottenham Hotspur in action during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on December 11, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) /

3. Harry Winks may not be good enough

Harry Winks is currently the darling of the Tottenham fan base. It’s easy to see why. He came through the Spurs Academy and plays his heart out. Of course, the same could have been said for Ryan Mason just 18 months ago.

Winks has a chance to develop into a player worthy of a spot in Pochettino’s squad, but the odds are still stacked against him. It’s hard to imagine him getting any meaningful time for the clubs Spurs are currently battling in the title race. If you accept that is true, it’s obvious that Tottenham need to acquire a better player in his spot.

Let me be clear, this isn’t a Winks hate piece. I genuinely like him and hope he improves enough to stay at the club for years. I’m simply pointing out that isn’t likely. The more realistic outcome will be Levy purchasing a more established midfielder to serve as the more offensive-minded member of Pochettino’s double-pivot.

Even if Winks is sold, his development is still a positive for the club. Churning quality Premier League talent from the Academy will pay huge dividends down the road. It is a profitable enterprise both financially and in terms of the club’s reputation.

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