Tottenham Hotspur’s promising 17-year-old midfielder, Callum Latif Olusesi, has been included in the traveling squad for their UEFA Europa League match against Turkish giants Galatasaray at RAMS Park on Thursday. The talented London-born Nigerian is poised for a potential breakthrough as injuries plague Spurs’ senior squad.
With Tottenham’s injury list growing – Richarlison and Cristian Romero both exited their last Premier League match against Aston Villa, joining Micky van de Ven, Djed Spence, and Wilson Odobert on the sidelines – manager Ange Postecoglou has called up several academy players, including Olusesi, to provide squad depth in Istanbul.
Olusesi’s inclusion follows an impressive start to his Premier League 2 campaign, where he has netted three goals, including a standout performance in last month’s win over Arsenal at Meadow Park. Despite not yet making an appearance for Spurs’ senior squad, the 17-year-old midfielder’s promising form and recent call-up hint at a potential first-team debut, possibly against Galatasaray.
This Europa League clash could see Olusesi following in the footsteps of fellow Nigerian Damola Ajayi, who was part of the squad that faced Ferencváros in an earlier group-stage match. Both players are part of a growing pool of Nigerian talent in the Spurs youth setup, gaining attention with their impressive performances at both the youth and club levels.
An England youth international, Olusesi signed his first professional contract with Tottenham in March 2024, marking a significant milestone in his career. Now, he stands on the brink of another, as he awaits the team announcement ahead of Thursday’s European fixture.
