Following a slow start to his Tottenham career, Brazilian midfielder Sandro has finally begun to adjust to English football and finished the end of his first season in fine form. The 22-year old is the first product of Tottenham’s affiliation with Brazilian side Internacional but was slow to adjust to England both on and off the field and was not included in Spurs’ initial Champions League squad.

Since, however, Sandro has put in some fantastic performances in Tottenham’s superb run to the Quarter Finals of the Champions League. Having dominated the midfield over both legs against AC Milan and overshadowed Champions League great Clarence Seedorf, the Brazilian has finally begun to receive the praise he deserves with his season surely being capped with his fantastic strike in the unfortunate defeat against Chelsea.

Whilst originally used to the flamboyant Brazilian style of football, manager Harry Redknapp obviously saw something in his 6 foot 2 frame that he felt could be useful in England. So, now we see a player who is not only capable of dealing with the fast-paced and physical nature of the English game but who also retains a wonderful touch and great technique.

Spurs possess a wonderful array of midfielders but in Sandro might well have found a player who combines the best of all of them. The Brazilian has the presence of Tom Huddlestone, the energy of Jermaine Jenas and the tackling of Wilson Palacios combined with the touch of Luka Modric and could well prove the complete midfielder at Spurs.

For this reason, it was only natural that the player was going to be linked with the likes of AC Milan and Real Madrid. However, it is important to remember Sandro has only played 24 times for Spurs and it is still very early in his Premier League career. But, he is without doubt finishing his season on a high and it is important that he carries on this form next season.

Both fans and pundits alike have warmed to Sandro and it is a shame we probably won’t get to see him in the Champions League next season. But, given even more time to settle in England, he could well be a force to be reckoned with should Tottenham return to the Champions League the following season and Tottenham could well have found a future star in the young Brazilian.

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