Jamie O’Hara makes Oscar Bobb claim after watching him during Man City vs Tottenham
Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara has singled out Manchester City youngster Oscar Bobb for special praise after watching him light up City’s clash with Spurs.
Bobb, 21, has been quietly making waves in Pep Guardiola’s squad this season, but his performance against Tottenham appears to have left a lasting impression on O’Hara, who claimed the Norwegian looks destined for stardom.
Speaking on talkSPORT after the game, O’Hara admitted that while City are full of established superstars, Bobb’s ability to glide past defenders and create chances stood out.
> “Oscar Bobb looks the real deal,” O’Hara said. “You can see the confidence, the technical ability, and the intelligence he has on the ball. Playing in a team full of world-class players, he doesn’t look out of place at all – that tells you everything.”
Bobb has been tipped as one of the brightest young prospects in European football and is already drawing comparisons to City legend David Silva due to his close control and vision in tight areas. Against Spurs, he showed flashes of that talent, linking well with Phil Foden and Erling Haaland while giving Tottenham’s backline constant problems.
O’Hara, despite his Spurs allegiance, couldn’t hide his admiration for the City starlet, adding that he believes the youngster could soon become a regular starter for Guardiola.
> “He’s only going to get better the more minutes he gets,” O’Hara continued. “City fans should be buzzing because this lad has superstar potential.”
For Tottenham supporters, O’Hara’s words might sting slightly, given the contrast between City’s conveyor belt of talent and Spurs’ struggles to consistently produce youngsters ready to shine at the very top level. But even they would have struggled not to admire Bobb’s fearless showing.
With Guardiola known for carefully nurturing young talent, Oscar Bobb could be the next in line to break through at Manchester City – and if Jamie O’Hara’s verdict is anything to go by, Premier League fans should be paying close attention.
