“I wouldn’t have that he’s as versatile as Bonucci, maybe he was a failed midfielder more than a midfielder, he didn’t pull up any trees.' THFC
The 28-year-old has played over 300 times for Spurs and over time he has transitioned into a centre-back from a defensive midfielder.
“If you compare him with some of these important central defenders, don’t forget Eric started his career as a midfielder,” Conte said earlier this week. “He won a lot with Juventus and the national team. I hope Eric can have this type of career. Since I arrived [at Tottenham] I found many players with not much confidence. There is only one way, to try to raise this confidence.
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