Brendan Rodgers has suggested that Tottenham Hotspur have one of the best players in the name of James Maddison.
Rodgers was being interviewed on TalkSPORT. This is after leading Celtic to a fierce derby win over Rangers last weekend.
A Furuhashi strike just before half-time earned Brendan Rodgers a first win. This is over Celtic’s biggest rivals since returning to Parkhead.
The Northern Irishman obviously still has one eye on what’s going on south of the border. This is with his old teams and players.
What Brendan Rogers had to say about James Maddison
Asked about the England international, Rodgers says:
“No, not at all. One he has really developed, James [Maddison].
“When I first went to Leicester he had things he had to work on but his talent was clear. He really lives the game. His personality is fantastic but he’s a top-level player so I’m delighted for him.
“And also going into Tottenham with Ange [Postecoglou] he’s an attacking coach and James suits an attacking style, he has to have a manager who will attack the game and that will be a great fit for him.
“Tottenham as a club are steeped in history, really good football, so he’ll fit perfectly into that.“I can’t speak highly enough of him, as a young guy – amazing – and he’s one of the top players in the Premier League.”
Tottenham have lacked creativity for years. This is ever since Christian Eriksen departed the club. Maddison has adapted so quickly to life at Spurs. And he is already a key figure on and off the pitch for them. Ange Postecoglou must be delighted that the 26-year-old has joined the club this summer window itself.
