Gil had a successful season with Sevilla, helping them to the Europa League final, before returning to North London in August in order to make an impression on the new manager. However, he had to undergo groin surgery in August, with no timeline given for his return. At least, he is back in training, although he was not included in the squad to take on Liverpool on Saturday.

Tottenham will take their time with Gil’s return, but the players are delighted to have him back. He has shared training images on his Instagram, with Cristian Romero, Emerson Royal, and Giovani Lo Celso all expressing their delight. Pedro Porro has also expressed his support for Gil, referring to him as’mago’, which translates to’magician’ in Spanish.

Gil facing crucial period at Tottenham

Porro may believe that Gil is a talented player when it comes to the ball, however, we are yet to see him consistently in a Spurs jersey. It is more than two years since Gil joined Tottenham, yet he has yet to make a significant impact in North London. The Spaniard has made only thirteen Premier League appearances for the club, having been loaned twice to Valencia and Sevilla. There has been some doubt as to whether Gil is physically able to play in the Premier League, as he is slight in stature.

However, it is clear that Gil has a great deal of technical ability, and it is likely that Postecoglou will be the manager who will be able to make the most of it. If Gil does not make an impact this season, Tottenham will likely look to put an end to his Spurs career in 2024.