At just 19 years old, Bentaleb has garnered widespread acclaim for his talent. Enjoying regular starting opportunities at Tottenham under Tim Sherwood, the Algerian midfielder has shown significant progress and recently earned his first call-up to the national team. With only 93 days remaining before the World Cup, Luis Fernandez has spoken highly of him.
“I first noticed him during his team’s match against Manchester United, and he immediately impressed me with his potential,” said Fernandez on BeIN Sport. “He plays with remarkable ease, showcasing excellent positioning, tactical intelligence, and foresight,” added the former Paris St Germain coach, who sees significant room for Bentaleb’s development, provided he remains grounded.
Bentaleb’s rise to prominence owes much to Tim Sherwood, who elevated him from the reserve team to a regular role in the Spurs midfield following André Villas Boas’s departure in December. This change in leadership proved pivotal for Bentaleb’s career, mirroring Emmanuel Adebayor’s turnaround under Sherwood’s management.
