3 Hidden Gems That Fix Spurs' Midfield | The Rooster Regression

Spurs are about to play under one of the most build-up focused managers in European football — and right now, the midfield can't progress the ball. In this video I break down exactly what De Zerbi's system demands from a deep-lying midfielder, and reveal 3 hidden gems who fit that profile — including one player Tottenham have apparently been scouting. Using per-90 percentile data across Europe's top leagues, I look at: Leon Avdullahu (Hoffenheim, 22) — the purest passer on the list Enzo Barrenechea (Benfica, 25) — the complete controller Samir El Mourabet (Strasbourg, 20) — the lock-picker The Rooster Regression is my personal series of data-driven Spurs analysis. Follow me on X for Spurs data threads: https://x.com/enyacollins #thfc #coys #dezerbi #spurs #footballanalytics