Pape Matar Sarr is currently suffering from a hip injury, according to Football London’s Alasdair Gold.
Despite being on the sidelines for the first part of the season, Sarr has been given a few opportunities since the campaign restarted and has taken advantage of them.
The 20-year-old Senegal international has been attracting interest from clubs all over Europe, but head coach Antonio Conte has decided not to loan him out this transfer window.
Sarr’s absence from the matchday squad for the recent matches against Fulham and Preston North End in the FA Cup led to speculation about his future at the club.
However, Conte starting Sarr ahead of Bissouma and Skipp in the North London derby indicates the ‘high regard’ in which the Italian holds the young midfielder.
While Conte’s confidence in Sarr is commendable, some argue that Tottenham may have missed an opportunity to loan him out to a Premier League club this month.
This would have given Sarr valuable experience and allowed him to return to the club as a more polished player in the summer.
Hip injuries can be a nagging issue for footballers and it is unclear at this stage how long Sarr will be out for.
Nevertheless, Tottenham fans will be hoping that he can make a speedy recovery and continue to show his potential on the pitch.
With a high ceiling and a wealth of potential, Sarr is a player to keep an eye on in the coming months.
In the meantime, Tottenham will have to navigate their way through the rest of the season without the talented midfielder.
Conte will be hoping to find a solution to cover for Sarr’s absence and maintain the club’s good form in the league.
Whether Sarr will feature in the squad again this season remains to be seen, but he has certainly made his mark in the limited opportunities he has been given.
