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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 23: Michail Antonio of West Ham United and Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspur battle for possession during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur at London Stadium on September 23, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 23: Michail Antonio of West Ham United and Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspur battle for possession during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur at London Stadium on September 23, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images) /

2. Christian Eriksen

Eriksen is almost the complete opposite of Davinson Sanchez. His game is predicated almost entirely on beautiful plays. The fact that he doesn’t produce moments of world-class magic every week gets on the nerves of quite a few Spurs fans.

I have to admit that sometimes I fall into this category. You see the brilliant plays Eriksen can make and it’s natural to crave them on a regular basis. That’s just not realistic though. The only player I’ve ever seen who can make those sorts of magical plays on a routine basis is Lionel Messi.

Eriksen is obviously not at that level. On the other hand, Eriksen does regularly contribute lots of things for Tottenham that aren’t that easy to see. Go back and watch a Spurs match where you don’t feel like Eriksen played that well. Watch the runs he constantly makes to create space for his teammates. Watch him track back to nick the ball off the opposition. The subtlety of his game is very underappreciated.

Christian Eriksen gets lots of plaudits when he’s at his best, but it’s time for everyone to realize that his “average” performances are pretty terrific too. There’s a reason he’s so important for Pochettino’s attack.

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