With Tottenham Hotspur returning to the top of the Premier League table after the win over Fulham last night, Dejan Kulusevski has been discussing the advantage his side have given they are not involved in European football this year.
We are now nine games into the Premier League season, and Tottenham remain unbeaten under new manager Ange Postecoglou. The 2-0 win over Fulham last night saw the Lilywhites extend their record to seven wins and two draws.
It is early days, of course, but with Spurs firing on all cylinders, the North London club are now being mentioned as potential challengers for the title this season.
Indeed, the whole squad appears to have adapted to Postecoglou’s methods very quickly, and the instant success is exhilarating to watch.
Players such as Heung-min Son and James Maddison are stealing the show right now, but a rejuvenated Dejan Kulusevski has been an important figure in the early stages of the season.
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 23: Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with teammates after scoring the team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 23, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Kulusevski thinks Spurs have title race advantage
Speaking to Standard Sport, Kulusevski was asked whether Spurs can benefit from not being involved in European competitions while their rivals travel for midweek fixtures.
He said: “It helps a lot, honestly. Physically, I remember last season was very hard playing three games a week. You feel very tired in the warm-ups. Also, mentally, not having to travel to Spain or Italy to play games helps. You are at home, with your family, you have a good rest mentally.
“So it is a huge thing that we have and we have to take advantage of that this year.”
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The disappointment of missing out on the Champions League last season was a tough one to take, but we always knew there would be some kind of silver lining, especially given how much of a transitional year this would be. Failing so miserably last season could end up being an absolute blessing in disguise.
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