Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has confirmed Radu Dragusin will start against Fulham on Saturday.
The Australian’s hand has been forced at centre-back this weekend following the injury picked up by Micky van de Ven on Sunday.
And Ange Postecoglou has not kept any of the fans guessing ahead of the trip to Craven Cottage over Radu Dragusin’s involvement.
Micky van de Ven injury news
In the victory over Aston Villa, there was only one negative to come out of the game with Van de Ven going down with another hamstring injury.
Speaking to the media at Hotspur Way during the week, Postecoglou confirmed Van de Ven’s issue isn’t as serious as first feared.
However, the 22-year-old will miss out on the trip across London on Saturday.
On the weekend, Dragusin was handed his first meaningful minutes in a Spurs shirt and came through the second half unscathed.
Ahead of the Saturday’s clash, Postecoglou informed the press of Dragusin’s involvement against Fulham. He said: “I’ll take the suspense out of it. He’ll start tomorrow. He’s had to be patient for his opportunity with Micky and Cristian being outstanding and one game a week. I thought he did well with his opportunity. I think he can bring us something different.”
Draugsin to be handed first start
From one 22-year-old to another, Postecoglou will be forced to trust the strength in depth which Spurs have cried out for over recent years.
Dragusin rejected some huge clubs in the January window to join Spurs, and now he will get his opportunity from the starting XI.
Postecoglou has already hailed the Romanian despite his lack of minutes since landing from Serie A side Genoa.
The Australian has hailed the 22-year-old as “outstanding” from what he has seen from him in training.
And his appearance shortly after half time at Villa Park on the weekend did not go unnoticed this week with some former players praising his display.
Micah Richards commented on how comfortable the Romanian looked on the ball after filling in for Van de Ven.
Dragusin now has big boots to fill in Van de Ven’s absence, but he showed against Villa he is more than capable of providing a solid alternative.
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