Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jamie Redknapp has been discussing midfielder Harry Winks following the club’s victory over Leicester City on Sunday.
Jose Mourinho’s side marched to a comfortable victory over the Foxes courtesy of Harry Kane’s double and an own goal from James Justin. Winks started the game for the Lilywhites and was substituted deep into stoppage time to be replaced by Oliver Skipp (as per BBC Sport).
As a result of the aforementioned victory, Spurs moved to within four points of Mourinho’s former club Manchester United, who currently occupy fifth – although they have played a game less.
Speaking on the Sky Sports Football Podcast, Redknapp was discussing the balance in the team’s midfield and believes the 24-year-old has a vital role to play. He said: “I think Harry Winks’ introduction to the team has made a major difference. I said it four of five weeks ago, I didn’t like the balance in midfield. Harry Winks is the glue, he’s the player that makes everyone else tick, he gives Lo Celso licence to get forward as well.”
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Redknapp was highly complimentary of Winks and the role he plays in this Spurs side. The England international. who is valued at £28.8 million (as per Transfermarkt), has started in 68% of the club’s Premier League fixtures this season but is yet to contribute a single assist or goal from midfield.
The player’s average performance rating in the Premier League this season currently stands at 6.57/10 (as per WhoScored), only making him the club’s 20th-most consistent performer. Taking that into account, along with the fact he has failed to directly contribute in the goalscoring department, you could argue that the central midfielder isn’t quite as important to the team as Redknapp thinks.