Spurs fans have been reacting to a video, in which the Dutch youth team discusses the performance of Oliver Skipp during a match against England U’21s.
The footage was shared with Spurs fans via Twitter user Bergwijnn and shows the youngsters praising Skipp following their game against England U’21s, with one player even comparing him to Frenkie De Jong, who joined Barcelona from Ajax in the summer. So far this season, the 19-year-old has made just eight appearances in all competitions; averaging a 6.13 rating across his four appearances in the Premier League, three of which have been from the bench.
The youngster was handed a rare start in Spurs’ last Premier League fixture against Burnley but was substituted at half-time; earning a 6.53 rating for his efforts. The academy graduate has made 20 senior appearances for the North London club and will be hoping to feature more regularly under Mourinho when the Premier League does resume.
Should Skipp be a regular in Mourinho's side?
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Reaction from Spurs fans to the video of the Dutch players discussing Skipp can be seen in the tweets below.
Players recognise ballers. Armchair fans moan as a young lad isn’t Messi straight away.
Love this vid.
— Mickey Gif (@clayblack75) March 21, 2020
We need to start him imo
— Skippy szn(@skipp29szn) March 21, 2020
Ah man this made my day Can’t wait for champagne football to come back
— Rohit Karna (@DeleTubbies20) March 22, 2020
Controversial but I really think he’s Gonna be better than winks in less than a season. Loan him out next year to PL team where he’ll play. See how he goes
— TheFootyCafe (@TheFootyCafe) March 21, 2020
Mad
— Tøm (@TomCOYS) March 21, 2020
A really like skippy think has a future for sure
— ryan mclaughlin (@ryanyedo89) March 21, 2020
Hopefully a regular soon
— James Bishop (@JBishop83) March 21, 2020
These Spurs fans clearly enjoyed the footage of Skipp and seem to think that he deserves a more regular spot in the first-team.
What do we think?
Before the Premier League suspension, there were signs that Skipp was beginning to force his way into Mourinho’s plans; with him starting consecutive games against Norwich and Burnley, so it will be interesting to see where he is at when football does resume.