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Since appearing on the Premier League scene for Fulham 7 years ago, it’s been clear what an undeniable footballing talent Mousa Dembele is.
Whilst ongoing injuries problems, not to mention questions over his laid back demeanour, have blighted his chance to appear for the likes of Real Madrid or Barcelona, current boss Mauricio Pochettino knows what an absolute cracker of a player the title chasers possess in the Belgian.
Mauricio Pochettino ❤️Moussa D. "He's among five genius players I've met. One was Maradona, Ronaldinho, Okocha, De La Pena & Dembele." #thfc pic.twitter.com/ldKNO9G5Un
— Kristof Terreur ? (@HLNinEngeland) March 31, 2017
Talking about the all-purpose midfielder to ESPN, the Argentine gushed;
“I always say, ‘Mousa, in my book, you will be one of my genius players that I have been lucky to meet,'”
Before continuing with:
“One was Maradona, then Ronaldinho, Okocha and De La Pena. He is a genius too, Moussa Dembele. We always told him, ‘If we had taken you at eighteen or nineteen years old, you would have become one of the best players in the world.’ I would have loved to have taken him on at 18.”
Not exactly a mainstay in the side when the former Southampton coach took over at White Hart Lane, Mousa’s consistent fitness quickly made his foray into the first team unavoidable with his god given technique on the ball and penchant for the dribble. Suffice to say Spurs’ recent success owes much to his midfield mastery.
Something that Poch largely contributes to the club’s medical team.
“Mousa Dembele is completely different to two-and-a-half years ago when we arrived here. He didn’t play too much in his first season, he always had problems, or physical problems. I must give all credit to these guys,” (pointing to medical staff member) Sports science and all the medical staff to create a Mousa Dembele now that is strong and can play. I think that every week if you are honest, you would agree with me.”