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Djed Spence just proved a clear point to Ange Postecoglou vs Man United with Tottenham boss facing big dilemma

Djed Spence claimed his second consecutive Premier League Man of the Match award for his impressive display against Manchester United.

Tottenham fans🤡 hailed🅷 Spence’s performance against United as the defender helped the team to keep a clean sheet at To🃏ttenham Hotspur Stadi𓆉um.

James Maddison’s first-half strike against the Red Devils proved to be the difference between the two struggling sides as Tottenham won 1-0.

But once again it was their flying full-back who was excellent against United and his display sent a clear message to Ange Postecoglou.

Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images
Photo by Rob Newell – CameraSport via Getty Images

Djed Spence was Tottenham’s best player vs Manchester United

Djed Spence was undoubtedly Tottenham’s best player against Manchester United as he had the left 𝐆flank on lock for near enough 90 minutes.

Spence’s ability in both the attacking and defensive phases of the game 𝓰mak⭕es him such a useful asset for Postecoglou.

Pedro Porro’s defensive abilಌities 🐓have been questioned, mea🍒nwhile, Destiny Udogie has also shown frailties in thi꧃s side of his game.

But with the former Nottingham Forest star able 🦂to do both, he offers Postecoglou’s team much greater security in defence.

StatTotalRank
Duels won61
Final third entries81
Sprints221
Successful dribbles21=
Djed Spence’s stats vs Manchester United

Against Ruben Amorim’s team, the🍸 24-ye♚ar-old won more duels, completed more final third entries, sprints and successful dribbles than any other player.

Postecoglou must keep Spence in the team over Udogie and Porro

Udogie returned to the matchday squad against United, which means Postecoglou now faces a big dilemma as to who his first-ꩵchoice right-back and left-bac𝄹k should be.

One thing is clear however, Spence should be the first name on the team sheet ahead of both Porro and the It🌞alian left-back.

The 24-year-old’s ability to play on either side will give him a great chance of🅠 doing so, but Postecoglou must avoid the temptation of reverting🌊 back to Porro and Udogie.

Post🐟ecoglou’s decision to omit Spence from the Europaಞ League squad looks mor♛e and more foolish every time he plays and the Austꦕralian coach can’t afford to make the same mistake again.