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Tottenham’s five most underrated players-Can Harry Kane really be underappreciated?

By Rucker Haringey

HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Davinson Sanchez of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates vitroy with Harry Winks of Tottenham Hotspur and Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur after the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Tottenham Hotspur at John Smith's Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Huddersfield, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Davinson Sanchez of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates vitroy with Harry Winks of Tottenham Hotspur and Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur after the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Tottenham Hotspur at John Smith's Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Huddersfield, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 16: Davinson Sanchez of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Swansea City at Wembley Stadium on September 16, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 16: Davinson Sanchez of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Swansea City at Wembley Stadium on September 16, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /

3. Davinson Sanchez

I’m a little stunned at the lack of attention Davinson Sanchez’s play has received thus far. He’s found a way to immediately join Pochettino’s starting XI and has bolstered the club’s already stingy defense. That’s an amazing accomplishment for a 21-year-old defender.

Perhaps everyone expected this sort of play since Sanchez arrived as the club’s most expensive transfer ever. Then again, that honour was previously held by Erik Lamela and Moussa Sissoko. Tottenham fans expecting great play due to a transfer fee seems rather illogical.

In fairness, Sanchez hasn’t needed to play exceptional football. The game is pretty simple for him. His job is to serve as the last line of defence in front of keeper Hugo Lloris. He also receives the benefit of playing between Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld in the Spurs’ back line.

I suspect the ease of his responsibilities is what causes him to be underrated. Heading the ball out of danger or clearing the ball towards the sideline aren’t skills that fill Wembley with adoring fans. That doesn’t change how important he is to the team though. Sanchez deserves more credit for Tottenham’s outstanding defence.

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