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Dejan Kulusevski tells Ange Postecoglou Tottenham are a better team when his ‘very talented’ teammate is on the pitch

Jamie Brown

Sun 23 February 2025 16:45, UK

Dejan Kulusevski has urged Ange Postecoglou to ensure that he is giving one of his ‘very talented’ Tottenham teammates more minutes on the pitch.

Tottenham Hotspur have now made it three wins from their last three Premier League matches wit💯h some key players returning from injur🃏y.

Spurs now have some strong options back available and one of those players Kulusevski i😼s a huge fan of and believes he can be a major boost fജor the team.

Dejan Kulusevski lauds James Maddison’s impact at Tottenham

Dejan Kulusevski has lauded the impact of James Maddison at Tottenham following his return to the t🌜eam following a spell on the sideꦉlines.

The Swede claims that his quality on the pitch allows ‘special t𒐪hings’ to happen and his leadership skills away from the pitch are also so important for the squad.

Kulusevski told Sky Sports: “He’s a very talented ✅𓃲player, always when he plays he’s going to make good things happen. We want him on the pitch because he’s a great, great player.

The 24-year-old also hailed Madd𒀰ison’s leadership qualities, adding: “He’s also a great guy to have in the squad and he treats everyone really well – the younger and older players.

“Hౠe’s a great guy who I learn stuff from. 𝓀The way he acts, I think it’s great how he respects everybody, how he talks and tries to get everyone involved. I’ve been learning things from him.”

James Maddison is quietly having a big season at Tottenham

Maddison is quietly having a 🦹strong season in Lilywhite having taken his tally to 17 goals and assists in 33 appearances this season.

The midfielder set up Djed Spence’s goal against Ipswich with some wonderful quick feet movem🐬ent📖 in the penalty area.

Getting Maddison back to his best could have a game-changing impact o꧟n Postecoglou’s squad for the remainder of the season.