Tim Sherwood, the coach of Tottenham Hotspur, has addressed questions about why Nabil Bentaleb is no longer considered a first-choice player for the team. Despite launching the young midfielder into the spotlight last December, Sherwood has explained that he is now trying to protect Bentaleb from burnout by keeping him away from the limelight.
Sherwood highlighted that although Bentaleb may not be happy about not playing regularly, the decision is made with his best interests in mind. He compared the situation to Manchester United’s handling of Adnan Januzaj, who was also given limited playing time despite his talent.
Sherwood emphasized the importance of knowing when to introduce young players into the first team and when to give them breaks to avoid overexertion. Despite Bentaleb’s desire to play more, Sherwood believes that careful management is necessary for his development.
It remains to be seen whether Vahid Halilhodzic, the coach of the Algerian national team, will be convinced by Sherwood’s explanations and decide to include Bentaleb in the World Cup squad.
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