Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas has admitted that he expects striker Roberto Soldado to push on now after netting an impressive hat-trick in the Europa League last night.
The Spaniard has been heavily criticised so far this season after making his move to Spurs from Valencia due to his lack of goals scored, but last night it was a different story as he showed confidence in front of goal and netted on three occasions.
Speaking after the 4-1 victory at White Hart Lane, Villas-Boas admitted that he was delighted for the striker and he is hoping that he can now push on and continue scoring for the North London based club.
“It was extremely important for him to get back to scoring,” the Portuguese said.
“I’m extremely happy for him. He’s been waiting for a moment like this and it finally happened tonight with a hat-trick. It will be major boost for a player who has been very professional and deserves respect.
“I don’t think he lost his confidence but, as a striker, you have to persist and persist; finishing off the situations you are given and that final touch hasn’t been there for him recently. It will be a great boost of confidence for him, bearing in mind he scored three today.”
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles
