Almost six weeks on from their Tottenham loan exits, Fabio Paratici will no doubt already have his concerns about Sergio Reguilon and Harry Winks. Two of four players who were told they were no longer in Antonio Conte's Spurs plans for the 2022/23 campaign, both departed north London at the end of the summer transfer window.
With permanent moves unfortunately not coming to fruition, Reguilon returned to Madrid to link up with Atletico on a season-long loan deal and Winks headed to Italian side Sampdoria on similar terms. Now approaching the midway point in October, both players have yet to make an appearance for their respective clubs this season.
An extremely frustrating time for both as they look to kick on and really make an impression for their new teams, it actually won't be long at all until domestic football goes on pause for the World Cup. While there are still plenty of games to be played between now and then, the duo need to return sooner rather than later if they are to get some good minutes in the tank before everyone stops to watch the world's biggest tournament in Qatar.
