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De Zerbi Loves Him: Nobody is Talking About Tottenham Star in Williams-Barnett’s Way

De Zerbi's faith in established stars casts a long shadow over academy prospects, even after eye-catching performances…

By Daniel Feliciano · Give Me Sport

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 6:15 AM

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GiveMeSport argues Mykhailo Mudryk's return could block Luca Williams-Barnett's opportunities at Tottenham Hotspur.
Teenage winger Luca Williams-Barnett impressed off the bench in Tottenham's 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that Chelsea loanee Mykhailo Mudryk is expected back after the international break.

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GiveMeSport's Daniel Feliciano argues that Mykhailo Mudryk's upcoming return from injury could block 18-year-old winger Luca Williams-Barnett's path into Tottenham Hotspur's regular lineup. Williams-Barnett impressed during a substitute cameo in Tottenham's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, sparking calls for the teenager to start against Leeds United amid squad injuries.

However, manager Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that Chelsea loanee Mudryk is expected to return after the international break. Feliciano contends that because De Zerbi has long rated the Ukrainian winger since their time together at Shakhtar Donetsk, Mudryk is likely to be favored over Williams-Barnett.

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De Zerbi Loves Him: Nobody is Talking About Tottenham Star in Williams-Barnett’s Way

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