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Luca Williams-Barnett Already Leads Max Dowman in One Area at Tottenham This Season
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Luca Williams-Barnett looks set to become the Premier League's latest breakout star following his impressive cameo on his debut.
The 18-year-old came off the bench to play the final three minutes of Spurs' 2-0 win over Crystal Palace last weekend.
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The winger looked so confident every time the ball landed at his feet, and there is now huge excitement around the teenager.
Despite making just one appearance, Steven Gerrard is confident Williams-Barnett will become a star at Tottenham ; such was the impact of his performance.
There are several top youngsters already in the Premier League, with Max Dowman, Rio Ngumoha and Estevao, and the Spurs star has already outperformed all three.
Luca Williams Barnett's impressive big chances created statistic
Luca Williams Barnett has already created more big chances than Max Dowman, Rio Ngumoha, and Estevao combined.
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The teenager's impressive dribble and cross for Mohammed Kudus has been registered as a big chance.
Williams-Barnett picked up the ball on the touchline, ran at Anan Khalaili, sat him down, then ran to the byline before picking out Kudus at the back post.
Somehow, Kudus failed to turn the ball home from close range, denying Williams-Barentt an assist on his debut.
Dowman, Ngumoha, and Estevao have yet to register a single big chance this season in the Premier League, StatMuse data shows.
It was such a significant moment, the dribble and cross from Williams-Barnett, as this is clearly a youngster who believes in himself.
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The teenager is one of the most exciting players to emerge from the academy at Hotspur Way in a very long time.
Roberto De Zerbi now has another option to select from moving forward, and Spurs fans will be so excited to see more from him.
Roberto De Zerbi must prioritise Luca Williams-Barnett's development
De Zerbi should be looking to prioritise Williams-Barnett's development ahead of his other wide options.
Spurs will soon have a whole host of left wingers to choose from, with Savinho, Wilson Odobert, Xavi Simons and Mykhailo Mudryk all returning from injury.
Williams-Barnett can also play in the number ten; however, whilst he is still learning his trade, it will be best if he is playing in a wide role for now.
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The Spurs academy graduate should be ahead of both Odobert and Mudryk in the pecking order at the club.
Going forward, it is going to be fascinating to see how De Zerbi utilises the teenager, who feels almost like a new signing.
