Six players fundamental to Tottenham Hotspur rebuild

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LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 02: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 2, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images) /

2. Pierre Hojberg

The dogged Dane is as important as anyone to “the project.” The Danish ironman didn’t miss a Premier League match, featuring in all 38 encounters. While astoundingly fit, he showed clear signs of fatigue in the final few matches, committing unnecessary and uncharacteristic mistakes. At least the last few weeks proved he is human after all.

Hojberg arrived at Spurs from Southampton for £15 million and has already doubled his market value. Physically robust, he always exerts a full-blooded effort. I shudder to think how many more goals Spurs’ rearguard would have conceded had it not been for Hojberg’s undervalued effort in front of them.

He’s a stalwart, a machine in the centre of the park. But he’s also adept with the ball at his feet, resembling a modern-era Roy Keane. He’s just 25 years old and oozes leadership potential, making him one of the favourites to succeed Hugo Lloris — if Harry Kane leaves — as club captain.

There’s a few things Jose Mourinho should be proud of from his time in north London, including landing the tenacious viking’s services.

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