braineclipse
Steve Sedgley
Haha, I wouldn't say I'm convinced yet, and it still wouldn't surprise me to see him in the championship in a couple of years. But he looked good against Sunderland so there is hope!! I just don't know how with Dier, Alli, Dembele and Bentaleb he'll get loads of opportunities, plus the fact I think we should sign another defensive midfielder.
Would it surprise you to still see him in the Premier League in a couple of years though?
Alli and Dembele both play in the attacking midfield trio. (Or if you prefer as part of a central trio with Dier and one more central midfielder). And although he almost never plays there for our first team people still claim that a #10 role would be Mason's strongest...
With injuries, Europa League, suspensions and the fact that Pochettino seems to rate Mason very highly I think it's rather likely that he will get plenty of opportunities.
The "fact" that you want us to sign another DM is indistinguishable to your opinion.
Unless we can attract a top class DM for an affordable price I would actually be surprised if we signed another DM, particularly in January, but even next summer. Once Pochettino gets a team he likes he doesn't seem fond of making a lot of purchases. And our policy seems to be giving young players a chance to develop, buying players that hinders the development of Dier, Bentaleb, Alli and/or Mason doesn't seem in line with that policy.