Ange Postecoglou explains Radu Dragusin situation after just eight minutes of football since £25m transfer

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has insisted that Radu Dragusin is part of his long-term plans despite his limited playing time.

As Spurs faced injury problems in defense, the center dragusin He was signed in January from Genoa in a £25million deal plus add-ons.

The Romanian international was key in his former club's promotion to Serie A and made 22 appearances this season before his move.

However, Dragusin has played just eight minutes of Premier League football for Spurs spread across three substitute appearances.

Despite the lack of action, Postecoglou He explained the 22-year-old's involvement and praised his attitude in training.

“He's been great, he's working hard,” the Spurs boss said ahead of the Wolves clash on Saturday – live and exclusively. on talkSPORT 2.

“He was in Genoa and he played. If all he was interested in was playing, then he would have stayed in Genoa. If you want to move to big clubs, then that is part of the process.

“He knew it and that's why I wanted him here because I knew the challenge of coming here and playing wasn't going to be a given. It's about working your way. He's adjusting.

“We played very differently to what he was used to, we've used him in games and I think he's done well when we've used him. “Again, we didn't buy him for six months.

“We brought him to this football club for a long time and we have already seen this year the impact the loss of our two central defenders had on our season.

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“I don't want that to happen in the future, so Radu is here for that and the next three or four months before the end of the season, it's about him adapting and working hard.

“He has been outstanding in training, great attitude, excellent with the players. The players can really see the qualities he has and he is ready to play.”

Dragusin made his debut for Spurs coming off the bench in the 2-2 draw with manchester united before filing against Brentford and Everton.

Characteristics of Postecoglou's preferred centre-back pairing Christian Romero and Micky van de Venalthough both have been out of action.

Both are likely to start against Wolves in north London as Spurs look to cement their place in the Premier League's top four.