Pedro Porro has admitted that he is keen to silence his critics and spoke highly of the impact that Ange Postecoglou has had at Tottenham.
Porro has been extremely consistent so far this season and has shown over the last few weeks that he is more than capable defensively.
The Spaniard delivered another impressive display in the North London Derby, helping the Lilywhites progress the ball consistently while also dealing with the threat of Gabriel Jesus competently.
The 23-year-old remarked that Spurs were looking to take all three points at the Emirates and added that all focus now shifts to the Liverpool clash.
He told Plaza Deportivo about the 2-2 draw: “We came to play our game, to do what we had been doing since the season began. We wanted to win, we got a point which is also good and now it’s time to continue next week when we have another important game.”
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 19: Pedro Porro of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 19, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott – Danehouse/Getty Images)
Pedro Porro speaks highly of Ange Postecoglou
Porro also spoke positively about the impact Ange Postecoglou has had at the club, admitting that the Spurs camp is a happy one at the moment.
He stated: “It looks like we are happy. When you have happy players, it shows differently on the pitch. Ange is a great coach, in the time we have worked with him, he has that mentality that the players also have. Together we are on a good path.”
Porro has come under plenty of criticism since moving to Spurs back in January, with Tim Sherwood claiming after the right-back’s Premier League debut that he is ‘so bad it’s unbelievable’ (Guardian).
Gary Neville said in the first half of Tottenham’s clash against Manchester United last month that the Spaniard was not good enough to receive the ball on the half-turn, and even mockingly remarking that ‘Porro thinks he’s Rodri meets Xavi’ (Sky Sports).
When asked about the criticism, the Spurs star said: “You focus more on playing. Criticism bothers you, because for me it is the first time I play here, it is a very different league, the best league in the world.
“You try to accept the criticism and move on. Working in silence, showing that I am a player who can give a lot and being humble. Make those people who have criticised you wrong.”
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Porro is getting better and better with each game as he is getting accustomed to the demands of the inverted full-back role. The Spaniard’s quality on the ball and his passing range make him a huge asset, particularly when we have the pace of Son and Johnson up front.
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