Tottenham’s young players might play a key role as the club faces challenges in the league. Former manager Tim Sherwood believes it’s a good time for the team to rely on its youth while aiming for success in the Champions League.
Currently, Spurs are in 16th place in the Premier League, only five points ahead of West Ham United in 18th. With just 12 games left, their recent performance, featuring only two wins in the last 17 matches, raises concerns about their position and the threat of relegation.
Champions League Progress Doesn’t Reduce Pressure
Despite struggles at home, Tottenham is still active in Europe, having qualified for the Champions League round of 16 after a strong early season. However, this European success hasn’t shielded the club from criticism or instability.
The departure of Danish coach Thomas Frank, due to continued poor league performance, shows the difficulties the club faces while trying to give opportunities to young talent from their academy.
Recent games have shown inconsistency, with losses to Newcastle (2-1) and Manchester United (2-0). A draw with Manchester City (2-2) provided a momentary boost, but they dropped points against Burnley, West Ham, Bournemouth, Sunderland, and Brentford.
These results have intensified pressure on the team, highlighting the need to incorporate academy players to help improve the squad for the future.