Tottenham’s assistant coach Cristian Stellini has leapt to the defence of the membership’s most up-to-date signing, Pedro Porro, after the Spanish wing-back endured a tough debut within the 4-1 defeat at Leicester on Saturday.
Porro was left on the bench towards Manchester Metropolis final weekend as Spurs received 1-0, however the 23-year-old changed Emerson Royal on the proper on the King Energy Stadium as supervisor Antonio Conte returned following a latest operation.
However Spurs struggled after going 1-0 up by Rodrigo Bentancur and ended up dropping 4-1 in a dismal show.
Aside from Bentancur, none of Tottenham’s gamers got here out of the match with a lot credit score, however Porro was significantly poor.
The previous Sporting CP participant misplaced the ball 13 occasions in simply 47 touches and was crushed in six of his 13 duels.
He was even described as “so unhealthy it is unbelievable” by former Spurs supervisor Tim Sherwood, although it must be stated he isn’t at all times one of the best decide of gamers.
Stellini, standing in for Conte on media duties, was requested in regards to the Spaniard and stated: “Pedro, we predict he was able to play. For certain he is able to play on this league as a result of he is an incredible participant with expertise.
“We all know additionally it is not simple. Altering league, the kind of soccer it’s a must to play, possibly he wants time. He can react with all of the workforce. The workforce has to assist a participant like Pedro who arrives now and wishes time to play in such a league.”
