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Bryan Gil's new role, Ndombele impact, Lo Celso applause and Parrott praise in Spurs loan latest

Tottenham Hotspur's loan army has grown a lot since the closure of the January transfer window.

Spurs moved on three first team players on loan, four if you include Jack Clarke, while young academy midfielder Nile John added to the club's contingent currently getting minutes in England, Scotland and across the continent.

So how exactly did the new and previous loanees get on the past week, both for their clubs or internationally?

football.london takes a look at all 10 of Tottenham's loan players.

Bryan Gil (Valencia)

Gil didn't have to wait long to make his Valencia debut as he was handed a start two days after his transfer deadline day loan move from Tottenham.

Playing the full 90 minutes in their Copa del Rey tie against Cadiz, the 20-year-old caught the eye as he impressed in attack, with some in the media earning him comparisons with Valencia great Pablo Aimar.

More than doing his bit defensively as well, it was a fine debut for the Spaniard after a tough start to life at Tottenham.

Gil was once again named in the Valencia team on Sunday but he was unable to inspire them to victory in a 0-0 draw with Real Sociedad at the Mestalla.

According to Fotmob, Gil, who started in a front two - as he did for Spurs in their FA Cup match against Morecambe last month - had four shots on goal across his 90 minutes on the pitch, was successful with two of his five dribbles, made six recoveries and won three of his duels.

Valencia are in action once again on Thursday evening when they face Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final.

Tanguy Ndombele (Lyon)

Ndombele made his second debut for Lyon when they travelled to Monaco on Saturday.

The midfielder as named on the bench for the Ligue 1 encounter but was introduced at the break with his team 2-0 down after only 27 minutes.

Ndombele could not help the visitors turn the game around, but he did have some impact on proceedings for Lyon following his introduction as he saw plenty of the ball.

The Frenchman had a 91 per cent pass success rate with 34 of his 43 accurate passes coming in the opposition half.

He also won ten duels, completed his two attempted dribbles and won two of his three tackles in the 2-0 defeat.

Ndombele will now be looking to start when Nice travel to the Groupama Stadium on Saturday evening.

Giovani Lo Celso (Villarreal)

Lo Celso made his Villarreal debut on Sunday after arriving at his new club towards the end of last week due to representing Argentina in their World Cup qualifiers.

The former Real Betis midfielder did manage to play the final 13 minutes of the contest against his former club.

Leading 1-0 against Betis courtesy of Pau Torres' first-half goal, Lo Celso, who was applauded by the home fans following his introduction, did have a part to play in their second goal as ex-Spurs man Etienne Capoue sealed all three points for the visitors.

Lo Celso had an 86 per cent pass success rate during his short time on the pitch from his 21 passes and he also made two recoveries in the 2-0 win.

Pape Matar Sarr (Metz)

Summer signing Sarr is a champion after Senegal won their first ever Africa Cup of Nations.

The 19-year-old had received the call up for the tournament in Cameroon, but was absent for his country's opening group game against Zimbabwe after testing positive for Covid.

However, he linked up with his international team-mates after his isolation period and after being an unused substitute in the four games after in the competition, he finally got his chance in the semi-finals.

The Metz midfielder came on for the final 12 minutes in the 3-1 win against Burkina Faso. While he did not get any minutes in the final, he watched his team-mates win on penalties after 120 minutes of action against Egypt.

In terms of his club football, Sarr, who has played in a variety of midfield roles this campaign, has found himself in and out of the Metz starting line-up since October.

The youngster has one goal and one assist from his 19 appearances for Metz this term.

Cameron Carter-Vickers (Celtic)

Carter-Vickers got yet another 90 minutes under his belt during the 4-0 victory at Motherwell on Sunday.

The 24-year-old has been a near ever-present for Celtic since making the move across the border on the summer transfer window's deadline day.

He has made 28 appearances for the Scottish giants since then, scoring twice and laying on one assist, as well as playing European football.

Celtic have an option to purchase Carter-Vickers at the end of his loan spell.

Carter-Vickers might not have represented the USA since 2019 but his performances have come to the attention of those across the Atlantic.

"We are definitely monitoring Cameron," Berhalter told Record Sport. "We have a lot of competition at the centre back position, but we think he is performing well and he is definitely on our radar."

Jack Clarke (Sunderland)

Clarke has already got minutes under his belt since his loan move from Spurs to Sunderland.

The 21-year-old played 37 minutes from the bench in the heavy 6-0 defeat at Bolton soon after joining the League One club.

Then on Saturday he got another 29 minutes to his name as a substitute in Sunderland's 2-1 defeat at home to Doncaster, coming off the bench with former Spurs striker Jermain Defoe.

Clarke will be hoping to get another opportunity to play on Tuesday evening when Sunderland travel to Cheltenham.

Troy Parrott (MK Dons)

Parrott continues to get starts for MK Dons with another 90 minute stint at the weekend.

The Republic of Ireland international, who turned 20 this week, was up front for Saturday's 2-1 win against Lincoln City and grabbed himself an assist.

Parrott earned praise from the local press for what they saw as a man of the match performance, getting an eight in the MK Citizen's player ratings.

"Relentless throughout, and at both ends. Made a nuisance of himself to the Lincoln defenders, got an assist while making some important tackles late on to keep them out at the other end," they wrote.

The teenager has four goals and five assists from his 29 appearances in all competitions for the League One outfit so far this season.

Nile John (Charlton Athletic)

The 18-year-old got some U23s football this week under his belt as he prepares for his senior debut for League One Charlton after his January move.

"I’m over the moon,” John told the club's website. "It’s my first loan and I’m really looking forward to it. I’m really roaring to get out there and play for the fans and play for the badge.

"I will have to adapt to the different league; it's not really what I am used to but I’ll work for the team, for the badge and for the fans. It’s a process that I am going to put my all into, a period where it is going to help me develop by just putting in the work to be better for the team."

He added: "I do believe this is a place where I can grow. It’s a place where I am able to showcase my talents. With the likes of Conor Gallagher and his pathway, I believe it is something I can live up to and achieve with the support of the staff, my family and the players. It is something I am really going to put in the work towards.

"I’ve had a few conversations with Johnnie [Jackson] and he's quite clear with how he wants the team to play. It’s just about me fitting in as best as possible.

"I’m an attacking midfielder. I like to bring goals, assists and some excitement in the middle of the pitch. I am hardworking. I will give my all when I am wearing this shirt, I am proud to wear it as well. I am really looking forward to hearing from a new set of fans."

Kion Etete (Cheltenham Town)

Etete grabbed an assist for his new club in his third match for the League One side.

The 20-year-old started the match and played his part in Cheltenham's first half equaliser at AFC Wimbledon, providing the assist for Alfie May to score. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.

Etete scored six goals and contributed two assists in his 23 matches for Northampton before picking up an injury just as he was really finding his groove and then being recalled by Spurs.

Now the big striker will be looking to make his mark at a higher level as he continues his football education.

Kacper Kurylowicz (Potters Bar Town)

The goalkeeper has headed out on loan to non-league side Potters Bar Town, who play in the Isthmian Premier League.

The 20-year-old immediately got off to a winning start between the sticks as Town won 2-1 at Kingstonian on Saturday.

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