This season, Tottenham Hotspur have had a handful of youngsters making their mark. While some have been integrated into the first team setup, others have been sent out on loan to gain experience elsewhere.
One of those players is Yang Min-hyeok, who joined Spurs from Korean side Gangwon FC.
Despite registering 12 goals and six assists in 38 appearances in his former club, Ange Postecoglou felt the teenager was not yet ready for the demands of the Premier League.
As a result, the club opted to loan him out to QPR, where he has been given the chance to develop in the Championship.
Since his loan move, the 18-year-old Korean winger has caught the eye, with some QPR fans already calling for Yang Min-hyeok to start every game after an impressive debut against Derby County.
His debut performance also left manager Marti Cifuentes impressed. However, following the teenager’s second start for the Championship side, the Spaniard highlighted his rapid progress and positive impact.
As relayed by journalist Toby Bryant on X, Cifuentes praised the Tottenham loanee’s attitude and labelled him a ‘dangerous’ player.
He said: “He’s progressing, doing well. The last two games at home especially, he did well. The impact from the bench against Portsmouth was very positive.
“He’s growing, learning our way of playing and the pace of the game. He’s doing good things and is still a young lad that needs to keep learning and improving some areas.
“His attitude is top. He is dangerous and has the pace to go forward, get in behind and go one vs one.”
Despite the glowing reviews, the youngster still has work to do before he can establish himself as a regular in Tottenham’s first team.
His dribbling ability and pace are key attributes for a winger, but his physicality remains a concern—an essential trait for any player looking to succeed in the Premier League.
If he can develop that side of his game, he stands a strong chance of breaking into Postecoglou’s plans in the future. Until then, another loan move could be on the horizon to further refine his abilities.
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