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1. • • Pochettino hailed Dembele as one of the five “genius players” whom he has ever worked with, along with Diego Maradona, Ronaldinho, Jay-Jay Okocha and Ivan de la Pena. Pochettino first used the word “genius” about Dembele after a brilliant display through injury at the Emirates in November 2016.
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   Who is Mousa Dembele?

   • Just a few weeks shy of five years on from his departure, it’s time for a proper deep dive into the legend of Mousa Dembele at Spurs. Dembele, son of a Malian father and a Flemish mother, was part of Belgian football’s ‘golden generation’, which also included Vincent Kompany, Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku.

   Mousa Dembele at Tottenham – ‘It was just impossible to get the ball

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   What if Mauricio Pochettino was Tottenham Hotspur's manager?

   • If Mauricio Pochettino was the manager Tottenham Hotspur couldn’t get over, Mousa Dembele was, and in some respects still is, the playing equivalent.

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   Was Mousa Dembele sold in January 2022?

   • “The big one was selling Mousa Dembele that January,” Trippier told The Athletic in January 2022 when asked why the club had been going through a rough patch. “I think I can speak on behalf of the players who were there.

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   Was Dembele a 'golden generation'?

   • Dembele, son of a Malian father and a Flemish mother, was part of Belgian football’s ‘golden generation’, which also included Vincent Kompany, Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku. Not that Dembele was expected to be at the level of those other three. He was good, but wasn’t thought to be that good.

   Mousa Dembele at Tottenham – ‘It was just impossible to get the ball

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   Why is Dembele so famous?

   • Bear in mind as well this was the peak of the Pochettino era, when Harry Kane, Dele, Christian Eriksen et al were helping take the team to new heights. His blend of the physical and technical gifts was what set Dembele apart, and made him so lionised by team-mates and fans.

   Mousa Dembele at Tottenham – ‘It was just impossible to get the ball

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   How much possession did Dembele have?

   • Stats showed Dembele had possession of the ball for 10.2 per cent of the entire match, and that he wasn’t dispossessed once. He had 116 touches, completed four out of four tackles, created two chances and made an interception.

   Mousa Dembele at Tottenham – ‘It was just impossible to get the ball

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3. www.skysports.com › football › newsMousa Dembele is a 'genius', says Mauricio Pochettino

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   Apr 1, 2017 · Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says Mousa Dembele is a genius and believes he would be one of the best players in the world if he had coached the Belgian from a younger age.

4. www.standard.co.uk › sport › footballPochettino: Dembele is a 'genius' in the same mould as Maradona

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   Mar 31, 2017 · Mauricio Pochettino has labelled Mousa Dembele “a genius” in the mould of Diego Maradona and Ronaldinho. The Tottenham midfielder has become a key player for Pochettino since the start...

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5. www.standard.co.uk › sport › footballSpurs boss Mauricio Pochettino: Mousa Dembele is a 'genius'

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   Nov 7, 2016 · Tottenham midfielder Mousa Dembele is a footballing "genius", according to Mauricio Pochettino. The Belgian produced a superb display in this afternoon's 1-1 draw against Arsenal, helping Spurs...

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7. www.nytimes.com › athletic › 5152832Mousa Dembele at Tottenham – ‘It was just impossible to get ...

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   Dec 26, 2023 · Pochettino was soon at it again, describing Dembele as a “genius” after an outstanding performance in a 1-1 draw away at Arsenal that November despite carrying an injury. He expanded on this ...

8. www.football.london › tottenham-hotspur-fc › playersMauricio Pochettino compares "genius" Mousa Dembele to ...

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   Mar 31, 2017 · Mauricio Pochettino has hailed Mousa Dembele as a “genius” – and he wishes he could have managed the Belgian when he was beginning his career as a teenager. The 29-year-old was on the fringes of the Tottenham squad two years ago, only starting one of the last 14 matches of the 2014/15 season.

9. www.spurs-web.com › app › pochettino-waxes-lyricalPochettino waxes lyrical about "genius" Dembele - The Spurs ...

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   Feb 23, 2018 · Mauricio Pochettino has spoken glowingly about Mousa Dembele saying the Belgian powerhouse “is one of the unbelievable talents in the history of football”. Despite persistent injury issues Dembele has established himself as one of the best central midfielders in the Premier League during Pochettiand no’s tenure at Tottenham.

10. www.independent.co.uk › sport › footballMauricio Pochettino describes Mousa Dembele as a footballing ...

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    Nov 7, 2016 · Mauricio Pochettino has described midfielder Mousa Dembele as a ‘genius’ after he won Tottenham a penalty during his man-of-the-match display in the north London derby against Arsenal on Sunday.