Tottenham have a 22-year-old who could thrive under Postecoglou, he hasn’t even played this season

Tottenham Hotspur winger Bryan Gil is closing in on a return from injury and he could be the type of player who thrives under Ange Postecoglou.

Gil spent the second half of last season out on loan at Sevilla and helped them to a Europa League title.

The 22-year-old had put in some encouraging displays under Antonio Conte before heading back to Spain.

He’s yet to get a real opportunity to impress Ange Postecoglou after picking up an injury during pre-season.

Indeed, The Evening Standard reported at the start of August that Gil was set to undergo groin surgery.

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The Spaniard has posted several times on social media over the past few weeks and has been spotted back amongst the group at Hotspur Way.

And given the recent injury to Ivan Perisic, he could have a role to play under Postecoglou.

Gil could thrive under Postecoglou
Postecoglou is yet to decide on his favoured front three as he’s experimented with his options on the left-hand side.

Son Heung-min has played out on the left but has since moved into the central striker position.

Brennan Johnson impressed at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday while Manor Solomon has also caught the eye. Yet, Gil could be the ideal player to fill the void left by Perisic.

The talented forward excels in 1v1 situations and certainly has the required work-rate to play in a Postecoglou side.

He’s yet to nail down a place in the Spurs side but he seems like the profile of player that Postecoglou likes.

Gil will undoubtedly have to improve his efficiency in front of goal and in the final third. But he was never a natural fit for previous managers’ systems, including Conte and Nuno Espirito Santo.