6 Tottenham players who would benefit most from Glasner replacing Postecolgou | OneFootball

Even with a hypothetical Europa League trophy at the end of the season, it seems to be the end of the road for Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham Hotspur. The Australian manager's low winning rate this season would be enough to jeopardize his future at White Hart Lane, even if he wins a trophy for Spurs after 25 years.

From the managers speculated in a substitute list, the Austrian Oliver Glasner, currently manager at Crystal Palace, has been linked with the lilywhites in the past and could be a surprising candidate to take over the helm. According to sources, Glasner even has a 17 million euro release clause in his contract, which could facilitate a transfer to the North London club.

In the faithful, or rather likely, event of Ange getting sacked, and Glasner were to become Tottenham Hotspur's next manager, who would benefit the most from the Austrian turning into the new boss?

Pedro Porro

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Pedro Porro would immensely benefit from Oliver Glasner becoming Tottenham Hotspur, assuming that the Spanish international would stick around White Hart Lane. While playing for Sporting Lisbon under Ruben Amorim, the now Manchester United boss, Porro thrived as a right-back, a position that drew Spurs' attention to his profile with Antonio Conte at the helm.

With Pedro Porro adapting to a right-back role, or inverted fullback with Ange, I believe he has enough skills on the ball to adjust to central positions. However, his biggest issue lies in his defensive abilities, as is well known. More specifically, Ange's scheme requires the fullbacks to transition frequently, which aligns more with Udogie's profile rather than Porro's. With the Spaniard eventually returning to a role he is most accustomed to, and one that does not overexpose him defensively, would be highly beneficial.

Radu Drăgușin

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Radu Drăgușin has had his fair share of criticism since joining Spurs, which is well-justified to an extent. The Romanian center-half does possess the same composure in possession of Romero's nor Micky Van de Ven's engine, which are both essential to Ange's tactics on and off the ball. Hence, when he was obligated to step up amidst the injury crisis, he struggled massively. For instance, Kevin Danso adjusted way better and way quicker than Radu.

However, a transition to a back-three would be extremely positive for him. With a more established defensive line and less responsibility in possession as a central defender, Radu Drăgușin could focus on his most prominent traits: physical and aerial duels. With that in mind, I believe Radu could do some good with a schematic change at Spurs.

Rodrigo Bentancur

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It is undeniable that Rodrigo Bentancur's best time at Spurs was during the Conte era, when he played as an 8 in the Italian's 3-4-3 system. The Uruguayan is still that same player; however, he does not thrive as a single pivot in Ange's system, even though he has the on-the-ball abilitiy to do so.

To have a particular skillset does not necessarily mean that it is the best position for you, and I think that is the case with Bentancur. It still bothers me that people keep asking for Spurs to sell the South American, mainly because he was likely the second-best player at the club, apart from Harry Kane, during the previous manager's tenure. With a different system and him returning to the number 8 role, Bentancur could be back to his best at Spurs.

James Maddison

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Madders was unquestionably Spurs' best player when the Ange Era began. With overwhelming performances and killer instincts, the former Leicester player has proved why Tottenham paid for his services. That standard was unfortunately interrupted after that first injury against Chelsea. However, it is still possible to see some sparks of that player, even though not to the same level of consistency.

Now, with Glasner behind the wheel, I believe one thing that would benefit Madders the most is taking his responsibility during the build-up. Often, more times than not, James Maddison drifts behind the midfield to support the build-up, which distances him from taking more threatening positions close to the opponents' half-spaces. As a genuine number 10, similar to Eze's role at Crystal Palace, the Englishman could prove more useful in those areas.

Son Heung-min

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Sonny has arguably not been the same player in recent years. He no longer has the same speed, which hinders his ability to adapt to Ange's touchline winger profile. In fact, I was more of a fan of Sonny playing close to the box, similar to his first year under the Australians' tenure.

Not particularly as a striker, but as a second striker, which is similar to the role he played under Mourinho, Sonny can be way deadlier as he was a duo to Harry Kane. The truth is that Son was never the 1v1 machine profile, but his speed, which is no longer there, and especially his shooting abilities with both feet, were always his best traits. Therefore, the closer to the goal, the better, which is precisely what Glasner could bring to Tottenham.

Mathys Tel

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Similar to Sonny's, although it is not a guarantee that Tel will be at White Hart Lane next season, the Frenchman could also be more effective playing in central areas close to the box. His speed, spatial awareness, and shooting potential could be a difference maker for him at Spurs.

Therefore, I thought Tel was the perfect honorable mention for this list, as he is an attacker who has been mistakenly used as a touchline winger by Ange. Just like Bentancur, he can indeed do that role, but it is not the one I think he can truly thrive in Lilywhite.