Why Jamie Redknapp raved about 'excellent' Marcos Senesi in Tottenham draw vs Manchester United
Marcos Senesi impressed as he was drafted into Tottenham's side for the 1-1 draw against Manchester United.
Roberto De Zerbi chose to start the Argentinian with fitness concerns over Micky van de Ven emerging after the international break.
The Dutchman played the whole 90 minutes in all four of the Netherlands matches while he was away with his country, so he was given a rest.
John Wenham told Tottenham News that he thought Tosin Adarabioyo may get the nod alongside Van de Ven, due to the fact that Senesi is left-footed and Jan Paul van Hecke's injury issue.
However, the man who was brought in on a free transfer after his Bournemouth contract expired, was brilliant at Old Trafford.
He made the case for why De Zerbi needs to call on him more often with his showing on Saturday evening.
What was said about Marcos Senesi in Tottenham's loss vs Manchester United?
Jamie Redknapp summed it up best in the half-time break when talking about how Spurs had played.
He was talking about the build-up in attack, and showed a clip where Senesi started the move, and raved about the defender.
Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: “Senesi has been excellent at the back.”
It was not just the attacking phases of play where he stood out, he was fantastic in all areas in the latest scenes against United.
What do the stats say about Senesi's showing?
The stats support the conclusion that Senesi had a brilliant game.
He took a total of 80 touches in the contest, created two chances and made 13 passes into the final third, per FotMob data.
Defensively, he made a total of three contributions, with one tackle, one interception and one clearances. recoveries, he also had ... fouls, stopping United when they tried to get through.
Senesi made eight recoveries and also managed one foul as he tried to stop United from attacking.
In terms of duels, he won two of four on the ground and the only one that he contested in the air, for 50 and 100 per cent success rates in those metrics.
He proved to the Italian manager that he can step up and make the required impact when he is needed.
It would not be a surprise if he is in the reckoning for another starting berth next time out against Coventry, in a game which Spurs desperately need a result.
He deserves further starting appearances based on the performance against the Red Devils, which was his best since joining the Lilywhites.