After a star performance from Pape Matar Sarr at the weekend, Spurs captain Heung-min Son explained why the youngster reminds him of himself in his early days at the club.
Despite signing for Tottenham two years ago, it is only now that Pape Matar Sarr has started to show what he is capable of after being given first-team opportunities by new manager, Ange Postecoglou.
The youngster was retained by Antonio Conte for the 2022/23 campaign, rather than being loaned out, but that decision did not prove to be beneficial for Sarr himself, as he only appeared 14 times last season with a total of 466 minutes on the field (Transfermarkt).
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 19: Pape Sarr of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates the opening goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 19, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mark Leech/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)
Having featured prominently for Postecoglou in pre-season, the Senegal midfielder was given his chance to shine with a starting role in the game against Manchester United this weekend.
Sarr rewarded his manager’s faith with a first goal for the club, and a goal which ultimately opened the door for Spurs to win the game.
Sarr is just like Heung-min Son in early Spurs days
Speaking to SPURSPLAY after that win over the Red Devils, Spurs captain Heung-min Son was full of praise for Sarr and the positive energy the young player has brought to the club.
He said: “I would say he’s little Sonny, he just reminds me of when I joined Spurs. He’s always laughing with good energy. He brings really positive energy, he’s a happy guy and I think that’s why I’m always around him.”
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It is so good to see a young player like Pape Matar Sarr flourishing now, after such a difficult campaign last year. The boy is clearly incredibly talented, and is obviously ready for top-flight action, too, so it’s great that Postecoglou has given him this chance, and hopefully there is no looking back for Sarr, now.
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