Alejo Veliz scored his first goal in a Tottenham shirt on Tuesday, with the striker converting with a header for Spurs Under-21s in their EFL Trophy clash against Peterborough United.

There are big things expected of Veliz back in his home country after the striker took the Argentine top-flight by storm this year and reports indicate that the newcomer has impressed the coaches at Hotspur Way since his summer switch to Spurs (Rob Guest – Gold and Guest Talk Tottenham Podcast).

Ange Postecoglou has not been shy of throwing the 20-year-old into the deep end, bringing on the striker a late substitute on three occasions already this season.

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 30: Alejo Veliz of Tottenham Hotspur is substituted on during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 30, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Alejo Veliz is getting minutes for Tottenham U21s

After coming on as a substitute for Wayne Burnett’s men in their clash against Colchester last month, Veliz was handed his first start for the Under-21s on Tuesday.

The striker demonstrated what he is capable of, putting the Lilywhites ahead on 24 minutes, with the centre-forward headed home Jamie Donley’s ‘perfect’ cross.

However, it was a night to forget for the Spurs youngsters as Peterborough emerged 3-1 winners and booked their place in the next round quite comfortably.

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It is well documented that Veliz’s aerial prowess is one of his biggest strengths and the striker appears to have proven that in his first start for the Under-21s.

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