Mateus Fernandes is getting to show an element of his game at Tottenham he couldn't with West Ham

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Kickjolly · AI-written · automatically reviewed · Hotspur HQ ↗

Mateus Fernandes is performing well at Tottenham Hotspur as a defensive midfielder, having an "incredible run of form" in a hybrid 6 and 8 role, according to Hotspur HQ. He is playing alongside Sandro Tonali and has been dominating in successive wins. Fernandes' form has silenced criticism over Tottenham's 85 million pound transfer from West Ham United.

Fernandes' performance at Tottenham is attributed to playing in his preferred position and the team's overall talent and cohesion under Roberto De Zerbi. He has almost doubled his attacking actions in the final third and is making more key passes as a defensive midfielder. This is a significant improvement from his time at West Ham, where he played for a less talented team with multiple coaches.

De Zerbi's coaching has allowed Fernandes to showcase his attacking quality and technical ability as a creator and passer. Fernandes' crosses and progressive passes have been of high quality, demonstrating his skill on the ball in the final third. This has led to the view that the 85 million pound transfer may have been an undervaluation.