Tottenham, Ange Postecoglou
(Credit: Imago)
Kyrenia Shipillis
Sat 24 May 2025 11:10, UK
Ange Postecoglou will likely make changes when Tottenham host Brighton, which could see two players handed their debuts in the Premier League.
Tottenham are still celebrating their first major trophy in 17 years after a 1-0 victory against Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League final at the Estadio de San Mamés on Wednesday (21 May).
Brennan Johnson made the difference on the night, scoring the winning goal for Tottenham, who fought off Man United’s advances in an antagonising final few minutes.
Now, as celebrations continue, a promising Spurs duo could be handed their debuts in the Premier League against Brighton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday (25 May).
Johnson scored the winner against Manchester United (Credit: Imago)
Damola Ajayi and Callum Olusesi ‘to make Premier League debuts’
Ajayi and Olusesi both received winners’ medals as Tottenham won the Europa League, with the former on the bench in Bilbao.
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After an unforgettable evening, Postecoglou could be tempted to make changes against Brighton following days of Europa League celebrations.
2024/25 Appearances Goals Assists Minutes
Callum Olusesi 16 6 – 1.225′
Damola Ajayi 22 5 1 1.690′
Ajayi and Olusesi’s stats in all competitions this season
Ajayi has already demonstrated that he can make a strong impact after scoring on his senior debut in a 3-0 Europa League victory against Elfsborg at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (30 January).
Meanwhile, Olusesi made his senior Tottenham debut during Spurs’ 3-2 Europa League victory over Hoffenheim at the PreZero Arena (23 January).
As well as this, both players have had a successful season for Spurs’ Under-21s, and it is becoming clearer day by day that they need a greater challenge.
Ange Postecoglou
Postecoglou has a decision to make against Brighton (Credit: Imago)
Postecoglou should give both youngsters a chance v Brighton
With Tottenham’s victory celebrations not looking to simmer any anytime soon, and with the Premier League virtually done and dusted, Postecoglou should give Ajayi and Olusesi some minutes against Brighton.
While Postecoglou’s future is still uncertain, the match presents an opportunity for the teenagers to showcase the quality they can provide for Tottenham next season.
Tottenham is a team with youth running through its core, and similar to Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray, Ajayi and Olusesi could prove to be vital assets for the future if just given the chance.
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