Tottenham Hotspur returned to the pitch after having multiple matches postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. However, the first fixture came against Liverpool, not the easiest game for the north London club.
Nonetheless, Spurs held their own for a 2-2 draw against one of the better clubs in the Premier League. Furthermore, Jamie Redknapp spoke on Sky Sports (via Daily Mail), where he spoke about the performance of Harry Winks and how it can be a stepping stone to reviving his career.
“There are certain times in a game that a tackle sets the tempo,’ Redknapp said. ‘The way that Harry Winks goes and wins it, this is exactly what you need. It gets the crowd up; all of a sudden, there is a bit of pace to it, a bit of energy.”
“If Harry Winks does not make that tackle, you get countered. His passing, the way he intercepted the ball. He has not always been a favorite under Nuno or Jose, but I thought he was the main man in there; he did a great job in so many different aspects.”
Winks played all 90 minutes going 50 for 63 on his passes, providing one key pass, completing eight of 14 long balls, and going four for seven on the ground duels. Meanwhile, on the defensive side, Winks blocked three shots and intercepted four passes.
“Harry Winks is working very hard,” Redknapp said. “He impressed me in training sessions with his commitment, his will, his desire. I think he is a really good player.”
One game is a small sample size to determine if a player is back. Still, perhaps it’s a positive sign for someone expressing interest in the 25-year-old as Tottenham is reportedly open to letting him depart during the January window.