Tottenham appear to have found their rhythm, currently sitting 8th in the Premier League, though that ranking seems likely to shift as Ange Postecoglou’s side sets its sights on a top-four finish. They’ll face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on the 27th.
Mikey Moore made just his second start in Thursday’s 1-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar, impressing once again, with teammate James Maddison jokingly likening his wing play to that of Neymar. Ange Postecoglou remains confident that Tottenham’s rising star, Moore, will stay grounded and avoid any premature thinkings, despite the Neymar comparisons.
With Son Heung-min not yet fully fit due to muscle soreness reported earlier this week, Mikey Moore is in line to make his full Premier League debut against Crystal Palace. However, Postecoglou remains confident that the 17-year-old will stay grounded despite the growing excitement around him.
Is the 17 y/o destined for Greatness?
Postecoglu when asked about if he found Moore to be similar to Neymar as quoted by the Independent:
“Just to be clear, I didn’t call Mikey, Neymar,”
“I think Mikey just wants to be Mikey and like I said after the game, what I see with him is that he’s very mature for a 17-year-old, he handles things really well.
“Sometimes young players are exciting but you can see pitfalls down the road, but I don’t see that with him. At 17, you think what is he going to be like at 21 and hopefully I am the manager then!”
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With Richarlison and Wilson Odobert just back from injury and Timo Werner struggling to find the net in his last 16 appearances, the focus turns to Mikey Moore. He’s still a growing kid, his body is still adjusting to this level, so asking him to play two games in quick succession is something Tottenham approach with caution. Postecoglou noted “but we’ll see how the team shapes up.” Moore’s potential debut reflects both the club’s belief in his talent and their careful management of his promising future.
