Jamie Donley could be handed big Tottenham chance by Thomas Frank on July 19
Jamie Donley is set to be handed a golden opportunity to force his way into Thomas Frank’s plans at Tottenham this summer, with injuries elsewhere opening the door for the youngster to make his mark during pre-season.
A few Tottenham Hotspur players are expected to get the opportunity to impress during pre-season as preparations for the 2025/26 campaign get underway under new boss Thomas Frank.
One of those players is Jamie Donley, who spent last season on loan at Leyton Orient in EFL League One. The 20-year-old enjoyed a productive spell at Brisbane Road, scoring eight goals and providing 11 assists across the league campaign.
It has now been reported that Frank is ready to give Donley the chance to stake his claim for a spot in the first-team setup during Tottenham’s upcoming pre-season fixtures.
Jamie Donley handed Tottenham chance in Thomas Frank system
Tottenham’s first pre-season clash is scheduled to take place against Reading on Saturday, July 19, at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, with that match expected to set the tone for Frank’s approach this summer.
According to Football.London, Thomas Frank is likely planning to utilise the 4-2-3-1 system at Tottenham, mirroring the setup that brought him success at Brentford and one that could favour players who operate in the number 10 role.
That system could suit Donley, although he will face stiff competition from Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Wilson Odobert and Alfie Devine when it comes to nailing down a place in the squad moving forward.
However, with Kulusevski and Maddison currently sidelined through injury and likely to miss the pre-season period entirely, Donley may only have to see off Devine and Odobert in the early stages, which presents a real window of opportunity for the youngster.
Donley faces big pre-season opportunity with Spurs
This scenario provides Donley with a real chance to feature in the number 10 role, especially with Alfie Devine in a similarly pivotal moment in his career as he also looks to impress after his loan spell in Belgium with Westerlo.
Wilson Odobert is set to be one of the last players to return to pre-season training at Hotspur Way, owing to his involvement with France at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship this summer.
That leaves Donley with a valuable head start, allowing him time to work closely with Thomas Frank before Spurs travel to Hong Kong to face Arsenal at Kai Tak Stadium on July 31.
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