"He has the quality" - Antonio Conte confirms change in position for Tottenham forward
Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte believes winger Lucas Moura can play as a right wing-back for the club moving forward. He stated that the Brazilian is open to playing in that position and could be a good option.
Moura played as a right wing-back in both Spurs' pre-season matches in South Korea. He started off as a winger in their 6-3 win over K-League XI on July 13 but moved to RWB later in the match.
The Brazilian then started as a right wing-back in their 1-1 draw against Sevilla on Saturday, July 16. Speaking of the change in position for Moura, Conte said after the Sevilla match (via Football.london):
"I spoke to Lucas and I think this could be a good option. In the past I made Perisic in this position. Before a winger and to become a wing-back. He has the quality."
He added:
"The most important thing is the player has to be 100% ready to do it, but he is available for us. Lucas can play in many roles. I'm very happy for his commitment and tonight I think he played a good game."
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🧮“In the past I made Perisic in this position. Before a winger and to become a wing-back. He & the quality. The most important thing is the player has to be 100% ready to do.”
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Tottenham switched to a 3-4-3 formation after the appointment of Conte as manager in November last year. However, they struggled in the right wing-back position with Matt Doherty's injury issues and Emerson Royal's underwhelming performances.
The Italian manager is now perhaps looking at Moura as a viable solution.
Tottenham set to announce their sixth signing of the summer transfer window
Spurs have had a great summer transfer window so far, securing five signings already.
They signed left-wing-back Ivan Perisic from Inter Milan and goalkeeper Fraser Forster from Southampton, both on free transfers. They signed midfielder Yves Bissouma from Brighton & Hove Albion for around £25 million.
Tottenham have also signed forward Richarlison from Everton for around £50 million plus add-ons. They then signed defender Clement Lenglet from Barcelona on a year-long loan deal.
The north London side are now set to announce their sixth signing of the summer in right-wing-back Djed Spence from Middlesbrough.
The Englishman was seen completing his interviews and pictures ahead of the announcement on July 16 (via The Spurs Web).
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In terms of outgoings, Tottenham have seen winger Steven Bergwijn join Ajax for around €32.5 million. Forward Jack Clarke has also left the club to join Sunderland.