‘100 per cent a Tottenham player’ – Spurs set to complete Dejan Kulusevski transfer from Juventus, Antonio Conte says
TOTTENHAM are set to sign winger Dejan Kulusevski on a permanent basis from Juventus.
The Swede, who has eight assists and three goals in 14 Spurs appearances, is on an 18-month loan.
However, the North Londoners can buy him over the summer for around £25million.
Spurs boss Antonio Conte said: “He’s a Tottenham player 100 per cent in every aspect.
“Not officially but he’s 100 per cent a Tottenham player.”
Conte also urged Kulusevski and Co not to be scared of Liverpool on Saturday.
Spurs can derail Jurgen Klopp’s Quadruple bid with a result at Anfield, which would also boost their own ambition of finishing in the top four.
Conte believes his side are actually better suited to facing the big teams who attack, having beaten Manchester City twice this term and drawn 2-2 at home to the Reds in December.
The Italian said: “When you play with a team that likes to play face to face — for the characteristic of my players, my team — maybe it’s better than when we find a team very, very deep with not so much space to exploit.
“I said this to my players — we need to play a good game and be brave when we have the ball.
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“Don’t be scared for all the pressure and to find the solution.
“We have improved a lot. We can go there to play and try to get three points.”
Tottenham full-back Sergio Reguilon will again miss out with a groin injury that could ultimately end his season early.