COMMENT
Victor Wanyama became an instant hero at Tottenham Hotspur after arriving at the club from Southampton two seasons ago.
Reunited with Mauricio Pochettino, his powerful midfield displays became a key feature of Spurs’ campaign as they finished second in the 2016-17 season.
However, a downturn in fortunes last term reduced his role at the club, and ahead of the coming season, he faces a battle to reclaim his former standing within the team.
The story of last season
After playing for 3016 minutes across 36 appearances during his maiden campaign at Spurs, Wanyama’s impact was greatly reduced last term.