Reiss Russell-Denny and two more Tottenham youngsters who would benefit from relegation
Tottenham’s potential relegation is a major concern, but it could open up a huge opportunity for several youngsters.
With 11 games to be played, Tottenham sit 16th in the Premier League table and just four points clear of West Ham in 18th.
Just as they were last season, Spurs are very much in the relegation conversation, with Igor Tudor the man tasked with getting them out of their current predicament.
Should those attempts fail, dropping into the Championship would have some severe repercussions for the club in general.
However, it would also open a clear pathway to the first team for sevceral up and coming prospects.
Reiss Russell-Denny could be a star in Championship
Tottenham haven’t shown a lot of faith in their youth talent over the last few seasons, but a drop into the Championship would almost force their hand.
And one of the players who could benefit the most from that would be Reiss Russell-Denny, who has been in fine form for Tottenham’s Under-21s this season.
The 19-year-old has three goals and six assists in 17 appearances across all competitions, and with 26 chances created in Premier League 2, his next step is to move to the senior environment.
Russell-Denny can play anywhere in midfield, but he is often at his best when playing in the 10 role in North London.
However, with the teenager averaging 1.19 tackles per game, he has also showcased his ability to do the defensive work off the ball.
Armend Muslika and Luca Williams-Barnett have shown why they are highly rated
Armend Muslika is a name that not many will be aware of, but in a few seasons’ time, he may well become a name that everyone recognises in North London.
And that is because the 16-year-old has nine goals and three assists for Tottenham’s Under-18s season, and similar to Russell-Denny, he can also play just about anywhere in midfield.
Muslika turns 17 in March, and based on his current rate of development, he could easily play in the EFL in the next 12 months, and the same can be said for Luca Williams-Barnett.
The latter has featured in Tottenham’s first teams quad on several occasions this season, albeit having made just one appearance.
That was in Spurs’ Carabao Cup victory against Doncaster earlier this year.
Williams-Barnett has seven goals and six assists for the Under-21s this season, as well as seven goals and two assists for the Under-19s.
His inclusion in the first team picture this season speaks volumes about how highly rated he is, and he would certainly be a regular if Spurs were to suffer relegation.
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