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Daniel Davis

Mon 16 March 2026 13:40, UK

Callum Olusesi enjoyed a Premier League debut to remember after helping Tottenham Hotspur secure a crucial 1-1 draw with Liverpool on Sunday.

Spurs’ lengthy injury list rendered Igor Tudor’s squad threadbare for the daunting trip to Anfield, but in crisis came opportunity for youngsters Olusesi and James Rowswell.

The duo were among just seven substitutes, with two goalkeepers also making up the numbers, but Tudor was happy to rely on both of them in the closing stages.

Olusesi, in particular, caught the eye during his 14-minute cameo against Liverpool, proving that the 19-year-old is already more than good enough to play a part in this relegation fight.

How did Callum Olusesi play vs Liverpool?

Max Dowman’s match-winning heroics for Arsenal in their victory against Everton may have stolen the headlines over the weekend, but Olusesi was quietly superb on Merseyside.

The teenager was a calming influence despite the Anfield din and watched on as Richarlison pounced in the 90th minute to score a deserved equaliser for the North London side.

According to Sofascore, he took nine touches, predominantly in the centre of midfield, and completed eight passes while boasting an impressive 100 per cent accuracy.

Seven of those passes found their desired target inside Liverpool’s half, which allowed the visitors to slowly but surely turn the screw on their opponents in their chase for a leveller.

Olusesi also did his part defensively, making two recoveries in the final minutes.

Despite his tender age, the wonderkid is showing wisdom – and quality – beyond his years, and that bodes very well indeed for Tottenham, both now and in the future.

Spurs right to reject Olusesi bids

According to The Standard, Olusesi attracted interest from Italy, Germany and the Netherlands in January, with £6million bids from Hoffenheim and PSV Eindhoven rebuffed.

His burgeoning reputation and standout academy performances were enough to convince clubs to swoop, and he is now beginning to make his mark at a senior level, too.

Understandably, Spurs did not want to let him leave, and his latest display will only have strengthened this resolve. He is also crucially tied down to a long-term deal signed last April.

After describing his top-flight debut as a “dream come true”, Olusesi put his focus back on the club’s relegation plight. This mentality suggests he will have a very bright future indeed.