Ange Postecoglou has given his verdict on Wilson Odobert’s first start since September after Tottenham’s defeat at the hands of Manchester City.If you have ever wanted to see a Tottenham Hotspur squad packed with young talent, Wednesday’s game against Manchester City was the perfect showcase. Ange Postecoglou’s selection had an average age of just 23 years and 243 days, making it the club’s second-youngest lineup ever in a Premier League fixture and the youngest since September 1992, according to Opta.Among those given a chance was Wilson Odobert, a player who only recently turned 20. His start to life at Tottenham has been far from ideal, having endured a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a long-term injury that kept him out of action for over two months.With the French winger finally fit again, Postecoglou saw the opportunity to integrate him back into the side, offering him his first start since September.(Credit: @reclusemedia / Instagram)Wilson Odobert impressed Ange Postecoglou despite lack of sharpnessWednesday’s match felt like a second debut for Odobert, and he made the most of it. The youngster was lively in the first half, playing with confidence and a willingness to take on defenders. His direct approach and energy were clear indicators of the talent Tottenham fans have been eager to see.Ange Postecoglou was impressed with the winger’s display and acknowledged the importance of reintegrating players returning from injury. Speaking to football.london, the Spurs boss said: “I thought he was great. It was important tonight that him, Destiny and Brennan got some minutes. Again, it is one thing to get guys back from injury, but we have got to get them up to speed as quickly as we possibly can.“You could see Wilson has not played for a while, but you could also see the quality that he has. I think he grew into the game in the second half. “I thought he was a big catalyst at the beginning of the second half when he was running at the opposition. He is an exciting player and if we can manage him through this period and get him to a really decent level of fitness, I am sure he will help us finish the season strong.”Odobert’s stats for Tottenham against Manchester CityThe return of the young winger to full fitness is a significant boost for Postecoglou, as it provides much-needed depth and rotation options in the frontline. His performance earned him a 6.5 rating from FotMob.Statistically, Odobert had two shots, recorded a 76% pass accuracy, registered an xG of 0.23, missed one big chance, had 36 touches with nine inside the opposition’s box, and completed two out of four dribbles.StatValueFotMob Rating6.5Shots Taken2Pass Accuracy76%Expected Goals (xG)0.23Big Chances Missed1Touches36Touches in Opposition Box9Dribbles Completed2/4With 67 minutes under his belt, the primary focus for the young forward will be regaining full match sharpness. As Tottenham push towards the end of the season, his presence could prove crucial in providing attacking impetus when needed most.The post Ange Postecoglou gives verdict on Wilson Odobert’s first Tottenham start since September appeared first on Spurs Web.