Mate, Ryan Mason has gone from strength to strength (especially in the last month).We really notice the loss of his energy when he isn't out there.
In relation to Dembele, I think he just doesn't move the ball quickly enough for Pochettino's liking. He has great quality on the ball, but he just takes a touch or two too many (every time). I think that the manager prefers that little bit of extra pace and energy in his defensive midfielders as well (hence Bentaleb and Mason preferred). If Dembele is going to get a run it will be in behind Kane, but obviously that's only when Eriksen is unavailable.






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