Teddy Sheringham believes Tottenham should not place too much expectation on one young midfielder, with the former striker urging patience as the youngster develops under Thomas Frank.
Tottenham Hotspur have enjoyed a perfect start to life in the Premier League this season, with Thomas Frank guiding his side to two wins in their opening two matches.
The new Spurs boss has already shown a willingness to be flexible with his selections, leaning on youth in some moments while turning to experienced heads in others.
In the comfortable 3-0 victory over Burnley, Frank handed opportunities to younger players, with Archie Gray, Pape Matar Sarr and Lucas Bergvall all playing their part in midfield.
However, when a different test came against Manchester City in the second matchweek, Frank was quick to lean on experience, reshaping his midfield and relying on figures such as Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha.
Teddy Sheringham sends a Lucas Bergvall message to Tottenham
It promises to be a long season, with different players called upon in different competitions and at different stages of the campaign. For Lucas Bergvall, that means managing expectations and not being asked to carry too much responsibility too soon.
Speaking to Snabbare, former Tottenham striker Teddy Sheringham explained that Spurs must be careful not to overload the teenager with pressure. He said: “Bergvall is still a young lad. I know there is a lot of promise for him but I would not put too much pressure on him.
“I think if he plays half the games, I would be delighted if I was part of his party to encourage him and what he should be looking to do. I think he would be delighted too and then to learn his trade while he is doing that and improve by the end of the season.
“That is what he has got to be looking at. Watch and learn the other players that are around him at the football club and try to get better every day.”
Bergvall must continue to progress under Thomas Frank
Lucas Bergvall already proved himself last term with outstanding displays in the second half of the campaign, performances that earned him three awards: the OSC Player of the Season, the One Hotspur Player of the Season and the One Hotspur Juniors Player of the Season.
Tottenham further underlined their belief in him by handing Bergvall a new six-year contract following those impressive showings, a statement of trust in his long-term importance to the squad.
With Thomas Frank now at the helm, bringing with him a strong reputation for developing young talents, Bergvall’s focus will be on continuing to refine his game and growing into a more influential presence over time.
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