In Saturday’s 4-0 win over Huddersfield Town, Victor Wanyama was given a rare start in midfield by Mauricio Pochettino and put in a fantastic performance. The 27-year-old got himself on the scoresheet for good measure and was praised for his overall contribution by some fans on social media.
Well taken goal Victor, you had a great game #COYS
— Sam Ingram ????????♀️ (@MayTheFoyth) April 13, 2019
Great to see you back to your best again Victor… great performance today and well taken and deserved goal ????
— Leigh76???????? (@AllakerLeigh) April 13, 2019
Exceptional goal! Great performance vic
— noname (@yiddooooo) April 13, 2019
Great goal and performance. Amazing to see you back playing well again
— gavin (@gavinspurs) April 13, 2019
Great game today Big Vic!
— Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan!…Dan!!!……..DAN!!! (@DanPeroni) April 13, 2019
Against Huddersfield, Wanyama played a full 90 minutes, making 89 touches, 71 passes with 89% accuracy, four tackles, two successful dribbles, two shots with one hitting the back of the net and drawing two fouls. He was alongside Moussa Sissoko at the heart of the midfield and may have shown Pochettino that he could still have a future at the club next season.
The Kenyan international has been short of playing time in 2018/19, making just 14 appearances in all competitions (553 minutes), only six of which have been starts. Wanyama has made eight Premier League appearances this season and his start against Huddersfield was only his second in 2019.
He was dipped for a summer departure due to the lack of opportunities under Pochettino, but Wanyama proved his worth on Saturday and may be worth holding on to for at least another campaign.
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