5 things Tottenham learned in their 3-1 victory at West Ham

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Tottenham Hotspur’s Colombian defender Davinson Sanchez applauds the fans following the English League Cup football match between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur at The London Stadium, in east London on October 31, 2018. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. /

3. Davinson Sanchez is a machine

We mentioned in the open that Pochettino made 10 changes from the team that played against City on Monday. Sanchez was the lone player who started both matches. All he did was go out and put on an imperious performance against West Ham’s attack.

He’s never going to be a clever offensive player, but he’s got the potential to develop into a world-class defender. Time and time again he stood tall as the last line of the Spurs defence in this match. He clearly took the challenge of being the veteran centre back seriously.

It’s easy for Sanchez to get lost in the shuffle a bit when he’s playing next to stars like Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen every week. They keep the game pretty simple for the young Colombian. In a weird way, starting him next to Juan Foyth allowed Sanchez’s leadership to really shine through.

This match serves as a terrific reminder of the sort of talent Tottenham have on their hands. It’s going to take Sanchez a few more years to hit his ceiling, but when he does, he could possibly be one of the best central defenders in Europe. There’s a reason the club spent a fortune to purchase him. He’s got the chance to be a world-class star in time.

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