Kieran Trippier was instrumental in England's run to the semifinals of the last World Cup (Getty Images)
Tottenham Hotspur right-back Kieran Trippier has attracted the interest of European champions Real Madrid, and the North London club expect a bid around £50m for the Englishman. The 27-year-old had a terrific World Cup, where he not only displayed defensive solidity but his set-piece delivery was of tremendous quality as well.
Madrid would need a right-back to provide cover for a somewhat injury-prone Dani Carvajal. In Trippier, they will get a dexterous player who has the experience to play in games of the highest level. New manager Julien Lopetegui must sign the Spurs man to add flexibility and strength to his squad.
Here’s everything you need to know about Trippier and why he will be a good inclusion to the Los Blancos line-up:
Trippier is a well-rounded full-back with immense qualities to impact the game on both sides of the field. He can defend well in one-on-one situations and can also act as an attacking threat from wide areas. Making late runs on the overlap to stretch the game is one of his major strengths going forward.
His passing is impeccable, doing so at an average completion of 81.4%, along with a key pass rate of 1.7 per game. The 27-year-old is not afraid to make tackles and interceptions, at an average of 2.2 and 0.8 respectively to break-up the opposition attack.
Furthermore, he can deliver good balls into the box from crosses or set-pieces, evidenced by the fact that he fabricated 40 chances (5 assists) towards the goal in 24 appearances in the league.
Real Madrid play intricate football with full-backs often deployed higher up the pitch to provide a variety of threats in attacking moves. Trippier seems to have a penchant for bombing forward on every given opportunity, just like what Marcelo often does for Los Blancos.
Frankly speaking, it is not a surprise that Real Madrid are intrigued by the talented Spurs right-back. The European Champions have an impeccable record of always getting the right personnel who perfectly suit their playing style. Well, Trippier would certainly do that if and when he arrives.
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Moreover, the Englishman will have the chance to play in a foreign league, which not many do from England. It will aid him to gain valuable experience and know-how of the Spanish game.
Stats Courtesy – Whoscored.com and Squawka.com
