Former defender Stephen Warnock was full of praise for Destiny Udogie following Tottenham Hotspurs win over Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday.
Warnock was on Sky Sports News’ The Football Show and was surprised by the former Udinese full-back’s performance against the Reds, which was an entertaining watch.
Liverpool were handed two red cards throughout the match, with Curtis Jones being sent off in the first half for his challenge on Yves Bissouma and Diogo Jota for his back-to-back fouls on Udogie in the second half.
Jurgen Klopp’s team were also denied the opening goal of the game after a controversial VAR call, and subsequently, in the 36th minute, Son Heung-min gave the North London side the lead.
But the Reds fought hard and clawed their way back into the fixture with Cody Gakpo equalising just before the break.
But with nine men, Liverpool were forced to play with a back five and three in the midfield. In the end, it was Joel Matip’s own goal that gave the Lilywhites the victory.
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 16: Destiny Udogie of Tottenham Hotspur passes the ball during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 16, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
Udogie was an incredible find for Tottenham
Like many, Warnock, who has played for the likes of Liverpool, Aston Villa and Derby County, has been impressed by Udogie. Speaking about the 20-year-old, he said: “But Udogie as well, Udogie my word, what a find he is as well.
“I mean the energy, I’m not surprised he came off. I was watching him thinking he cannot continue to make these runs, he was playing centre forward, half the game.
“And I’m thinking, you’re a left back, I mean I’m going to have to go get my boots back on. They’ve got him playing a great style of football.”
Udogie was a constant threat down the left-hand side and his unpredictable movement in the final third, either inside or out wide, gave Joe Gomez a run for his money.
The Italian has been brilliant since joining Tottenham this summer after spending last season on loan at Udinese and has taken almost no time to settle into Ange Postecoglou’s system.
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Tottenham have lacked quality at left-back since the departure of Danny Rose and have seen the likes of Ben Davies and Ryan Sessegnon try their best to fill the void. However, it finally looks like the North London side have a potential superstar on their hands in Udogie.
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