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Spurs Manage Abbott's Minutes for Mansfield Town
17 Feb
Summary
- Tottenham Hotspur are guiding George Abbott's playing time.
- Abbott is on loan at Mansfield Town from Spurs.
- Abbott's fitness is being carefully managed due to past injuries.
Tottenham Hotspur is actively guiding the minute management of midfielder George Abbott, currently on loan at League One club Mansfield Town. The decision-making regarding Abbott's playing time is a collaborative effort, with both Tottenham and Mansfield prioritizing his long-term fitness. Abbott, who joined Spurs' academy at age seven and made one first-team appearance, is on his third loan spell away from the north London club.
His current stint at Mansfield was influenced by fellow Spurs loanee Oliver Irow. Abbott experienced an injury-plagued first half of the season during a previous loan spell at Wycombe Wanderers and is still managing those issues. Mansfield Town boss Nigel Clough confirmed that Spurs requested Abbott play only around 30 minutes against Peterborough United last week, a precaution that still resulted in him feeling discomfort in his thigh.
Clough emphasized that they are "very much being guided by Spurs" on Abbott's fitness and that his minutes will be carefully monitored. The priority is ensuring Abbott is fully fit for the crucial final two to three months of the campaign. Abbott did score in his recent appearance against Peterborough, indicating his potential when available.
