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Over the past 2 seasons our defensive midfield has either consisted of:By all accounts, this bloke is a natural leader both on and off the pitch. That, and the fact that we've been crying out for a DM for ages, makes me quite excited about this signing.
Not to mention the fact that Jose wants him!
- A slow, injury ravaged Dier.
- A broken Wanyama.
- The defensive powerhouses that are Harry Winks and Moussa Sissoko.
- A teenage Oliver Skipp.
When I watch Youtube videos of Hojbjerg I can see why So'ton fans aren't exactly distraught to lose him. He looks like a fairly solid, if unspectacular midfielder, who is good at breaking up the play and does the simple things quite well. However, because of what I'm used to watching as a Spurs fan, I'm really quite impressed.
Honestly, even if he's just a 6 or 7 out of 10 in that position most weeks, he's already a big step up from what we're used to. Just having a base level of defensive nous in the middle of the park will be a big improvement. Add in his age, leadership, attitude and I think he'll be a really solid acquisition.
We just need to temper our expectations: Hojbjerg isn't some huge talent - rather he's a vital piece of the puzzle.
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