Tottenham wing-back Ryan Sessegnon says he’s getting better and better in the role under manager Antonio Conte.
Sessegnon is now playing in a position that brings the best out of his qualities following Conte’s decision to operate with a back three and wing-backs. Playing in the position previously with Hoffenheim, his duties differ slightly at Tottenham.
He said, “The first time I actually played at wing-back was in Germany, so I had experienced the role a little before Antonio came in, but it was a bit different,” he explained. “At Hoffenheim, I wasn’t really getting in the box, I was more tucking inside whereas, here, the gaffer wants both wing-backs attacking the box when someone is crossing.
“It is physically demanding, in the up and down nature. You almost have to manage yourself as well because if you want to be lasting the 90 minutes….
“Obviously, you have to be fit to play that position anyway but to get the full output of the attacking and defensive sides, you have to learn when to really go at it and when to stay.”
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