Tottenham star admits he’s been a bit of a flop
by stresster on October 10th, 2008
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This international break in the Premier League fixture programme appears to have given one or two players a chance to reflect on their club performances to date. William Gallas was in the news earlier this week, admitting that he had been an inconsistent performer for Arsenal this season. Now, a Tottenham player has admitted the same thing, although reveals that there’s been a reason for his lack of impact.
The Sun reports that Luka Modric has been suffering from a knee injury this campaign, thus going some way to explaining why his displays have been so average in a Spurs shirt. A lot was expected of the Croatian after the North London club splashed out £15.5 million for his services, although he and the rest of the team have so far failed to deliver the goods.
The midfielder said: “I am not satisfied with my performances at Tottenham.
“I have to do better and I can do better. The problem has been a knee problem, it’s been causing me pain.”
And boss Slaven Bilic admits Modric’s form is a big concern.
He said: “I am worried about the results at Tottenham, where some of our key players are playing – defender Vedran Corluka and in particular Luka Modric.
“Luka is aware the situation is not good. He is aware that more is expected of him and that he has to lead the others.
“One of the things we must do at team headquarters is help set him on the right road.”
Many have commented that Modric looks a little lightweight for the rigours of the Premier League, although it’s understandable that the midfield playmaker will need a few games to adjust to the pace of the English top flight. Tottenham fans, do you expect the little Croatian to come good for Spurs, or is the jury firmly out on this big-money signing?
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LympstonSpur - October 10th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
What a very endearing article, (The little Croatian! )The man that put England out! Euro 2008. or have you forgotting. Go back to As5ena1. Still a Crap site.
spooky - October 10th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Modric will come good. It hasn’t helped that his team mates have been pants thus far. To have a player of his quality, you need the other players in midfield to protect him and to do some donkey work. Modric CAN handle himself, physically, and will adapt in time. But if he doesn’t get a quality DM by the side of him, and if the rest of them don’t put in the effort to chase and win the ball back, then he will continue to struggle.
billiospur - October 10th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
why dont you write something positive …….
modric like the other players spurs have bought were excellent in the Euros….
so will be ok once adjusted to EPL aspects with a balanced settled team which works hard.which is now the requirement………
its been noted this site is run by strange journalism ……… repeating the SUN?
SPURS will get it right……..confidence with spirit!
LondonGooner - October 10th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
LympstonSpur - October 10th, 2008 at 12:56 pm Get over it you bitter “little” spud!
Paul - October 10th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Londongooner(from Nigeria) sounds like your the bitter one, been on any emirates stadium tours yet and visited the trophy room, not exactly packed out is it?
Jorge Bollix - October 11th, 2008 at 7:29 am
If your players only do great things for their national teams, I think the spuds should declare independence and in fact become one. Go on, you can do it. We are all standing behind you on this one. And don’t worry about not playing in the Premier League after wards. It’s not like you’re going to be doing that next season as it is.