Ashley Phillips was sent out on loan by Ange Postecoglou in January after he joined Tottenham Hotspur in the summer.
Alfie Devine finally joined Phillips at Plymouth Argyle in the Championship, and both are having a significant impact.
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Despite being benched over the weekend, the two have been a constant in the squad since joining, demonstrating their ability to play adult football in a competitive league.
Additionally, Ian Foster, Phillips’ new manager, claims that at times, the player has been “excellent.”
The 18-year-old obviously has a bright career ahead of him, and he ought to start for the Spurs on a regular basis.
Having said that, The Athletic has published an article that describes, among other things, how Phillips first settled at Hotspur Way.
According to the story, Harry Kane, Eric Dier, Son Heung-min, and James Maddison made a special effort to welcome Phillips to North London before he left.
What might be even more intriguing for supporters of Tottenham, though, is the alleged close bond Phillips has with Postecoglou.
Ashley Phillips will perform at his peak under manager Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham.
The report claims that there is great harmony between the management and the player, which is encouraging for the future.
Given that Phillips only appeared in eight senior games for Blackburn Rovers prior to joining Tottenham, Postecoglou’s decision to send him out on loan makes sense.
Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur
The center back required more experience, which may have been the reason Eric Dier was always selected over him in the absence of Cristian Romero.
But Phillips should also return well prepared for the upcoming season, especially with Lucas Bergvall, who has been making an impression in Sweden, returning in the summer.
Tottenham supporters must also be anticipating a plethora of new arrivals in addition to those youthful talents, as the team is rumored to be in a solid financial situation.
In light of this, it will be interesting to watch what happens to a defender who is expected to recover from an injury in time for the upcoming campaign.
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