In a recent report, Calciomercato (translated by Leicester Mercury) has stated that any interested clubs like Leicester City will have to pay more than £10m for Spezia Calcio midfielder Tommaso Pobega. Tuttosport had claimed last week that the Foxes, along with Leeds United and Eintracht Frankfurt, are keeping tabs on the Serie A midfield ace’s development in Italy (via Milannews.it).
Pobega’s Impressive Form At Stadio Alberto Picco This Season
Pobega has caught the eye with his performances for Spezia this season as he has been responsible for producing some impressive displays at the centre of Vincenzo Italiano’s midfield. The Italian youngster has banged in three goals and grabbed two assists in 14 matches for his current employers this term across various competitions.
The 21-year-old has made some important contributions for the Italian club after averaging 1.1 tackles, 0.5 interceptions, 1.1 clearances and 0.8 shots per game in the Serie A. However, he needs to be more careful when linking up play with others around him as evidenced by his pass success rate of 75.3% in the top tier of Italian football (stats via whoscored).
Pobega has shown some promising signs over the past few months, which has seen him be labelled as the ‘new Nemanja Matic’. The Italian sensation is a player on the rise, so he will be a welcome addition to the Foxes squad if Rodgers decide to make an offer to land him in the future.
What Will The Italian Whizkid Add To Brendan Rodgers’ Side?
Pobega has a wide range of passes in his locker and can be tidy with his passing when he is playing well on the field. He is often quick to react to the danger and is not shy of going in for a tackle to disrupt the opposition’s rhythm in the game.
The Italian prospect has a good work-rate and is proficient at getting back to cover for his teammates when they are in need of assistance on the defensive end of the field. However, he is still quite raw and could struggle to adapt to the physical nature and high intensity of English football.
At 21, Pobega would need time to become a regular starter in the Premier League, so Rodgers should only consider making a move for him if they are willing to be patient with his development. For a fee of around £10m, he could prove to be a shrewd buy for Leicester as he has what it takes to be a valuable, long term asset in the Foxes midfield department.
