Slavia Prague coach raves about Malachi Hardy after what he did for Tottenham u19s
Malachi Hardy has been singled out for special praise after Tottenham secured UEFA Youth League victory over Slavia Prague.
Tottenham men’s side beat Slavia Prague 3-0 as the Lilywhites moved up into 11th place with just one matchweek remaining in the initial stages of the Champions League.
The Lilywhites had some key individual performances to thank as Mohamed Kudus was excellent for Tottenham once again at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Thomas Frank’s side sealed victory just hours after Tottenham beat Prague 9-1 in the Youth League in a stellar performance.
Hardy has received a glowing review for his showcase as several of his Spurs teammates were appreciated by the Czech outfit.
Malachi Hardy gets mention from Slavia Prague coach
Tottenham tied Hardy down to new contract terms earlier in the year as they continue to show faith in the 17-year-old as one for the future.
The centre-back signed for the Lilywhites at just eight years old and in recent months has featured regularly for the under-18s and 19s side.
That has seen him feature in the Youth League and play a key role, as Spurs have already qualified for the round of 32.
Tottenham did so with a superb win against Slavia Prague, with nine goals coming from potential Spurs first-teamer Luca Williams Barnett (5), Tynan Thompson (3) and James Rowswell (1).
Slavia Prague Academy coach Jonathan Davies was left blown away by what he saw from the North London club and took to X to reveal who he rated highly.
He said: “Callum Olusesi, Luca Williams-Barnett, Tynan Thompson. I really liked the two centre-backs too, Junai Byfield and Malachi Hardy.
“Hardy was a real leader and communicator. The goalkeeper [Dylan Thompson] was really good with his distribution.“
Hardy shines alongside Luca Williams-Barnett for Tottenham
There’s no doubting that Williams-Barnett is the jewel in the academy crown in N17 right now after a stellar spell.
The teenage attacking midfielder has certainly caught the eye and looks destined to feature under Frank at some stage in the near future.
It is no surprise when he picks up praise, especially after scoring five goals, but it is nice to see Hardy get that recognition as well.
If he can continue to catch the eye, there is no reason why the defender won’t also be called upon to have some involvement in the Premier League or FA Cup at some stage this campaign.
Enjoyed this article? Stay connected with all the latest Tottenham Hotspur news, updates, and behind-the-scenes content by following us on our new Instagram account – @tottenhamnews247