De Zerbi names Tottenham star who becomes “like two players” when at his best

De Zerbi Hails Conor Gallagher as Tottenham’s “Extra Player” but Challenges Him to Improve

Roberto De Zerbi has praised Conor Gallagher’s impact at Tottenham, describing the midfielder as someone who feels like “two players” when he’s at his best.

Gallagher has been deployed in a more advanced No. 10 role throughout pre-season, with Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes anchoring the midfield following their summer arrivals.

While De Zerbi believes Gallagher is an outstanding professional both on and off the pitch, he also challenged the England international to be more decisive in the final third, insisting he has the quality to score more goals than he currently shows.

With James Maddison managing a minor injury, Gallagher could be handed the opportunity to start in the No. 10 role when Spurs open their Premier League campaign against Brentford. The Italian coach appears confident the midfielder can make the most of his chance if he continues to build on his strong pre-season displays.