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Giovani Lo Celso’s possible departure has been widely reported, but Ange is increasingly motivated to keep the Argentine at Tottenham.
Ange hasn’t ruled out keeping Lo Celso, whose 45-minute performance against West Ham in the first pre-season encounter boosted his confidence. He scored once and was perhaps the Spurs’ greatest player, presenting a continuous threat in the No. 8 position.
So, while he could still leave for greener pastures, here are three reasons Tottenham should not trade the diminutive 27-year-old.
1. The proceeds from Lo Celso’s sale won’t be enough to cover his potential upside
Lo Celso has a huge potential upside.
He showed glimpses of his potential before going on loan to Villarreal, mostly as part of Jose Mourinho’s midfield. Unfortunately, Lo Celso was too inconsistent, often playing out of his preferred advanced midfield position.
Cue Ange’s 4-3-3, a perfect fit for Lo Celso to slide into the No. 8 role, possibly as a first-choice option beside James Maddison. Tanguy Ndombele might have something to say about that, but the Frenchman has a massive uphill battle to become one of Ange’s chosen 11.
Spurs are also monitoring other attacking midfielders in the transfer market but probably won’t pull the trigger for another No. 8 until Pierre Hojbjerg departs, which might not happen.
Tottenham wants €25 million for Lo Celso, whose profile has procured interest from Napoli, Barcelona, Real Betis, and Aston Villa. No team has come close to matching Tottenham’s valuation, with Napoli offering a reported €15 million.
Selling Lo Celso, who Spurs purchased for €60 million in 2019, for €15 million is not an option. Lo Celso could find his groove under Ange’s attacking revolution. If potential suitors aren’t willing to offer more, keeping Lo Celso is the smart play.
2. Under Ange, Lo Celso finally gets to play his favored position.
Lo Celso must play a specific position in order to maximize his upside.
Ange’s No. 8 is ideal for Lo Celso, who thrives on the attacking freedom afforded by the position. He can slip between the opposition’s offense and midfield, creating room for his creative abilities to shine.
That was on full display in the 3-2 loss to West Ham. While a small sample size in a pre-season friendly isn’t enough to justify popping the champagne cork, it did provide a peek of what he’s capable of.
Lo Celso never really got a fair shake in his preferred role under Mourinho, who had Lo Celso tracking back and getting dirty defensively far too often. Don’t get me wrong; Lo Celso is adaptable and versatile enough to play competently out of position.
But playing adequately in a defensive role is not why Spurs purchased him. He needs to have the shackles severed to show the well-rounded skill set most know he possesses.
3.Lo Celso is a character of the Ange type.
Lo Celso not only has a silky smooth skill set, but he also exemplifies the type of persona Ange seeks. He always gives his all and never settles for a half-hearted attempt. He works relentlessly and puts his life on the line for the greater good.
That kind of will to win and willingness to go to battle for colleagues is a difficult character trait to cultivate. Ange will value Lo Celso’s contributions not only as an offensive danger, but also for his intangibles on and off the field.