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'No one can take any positives' – Skipp slams Leicester display at Sheff Utd Leicester City fell to their third defeat in four games after a 3-1 loss at Sheffield United, much to the disappointment of Oliver Skipp.

JANUARY 2 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Plays all 90 minutes Skipp started and played all 90 minutes during the 1-0 win to Bournemouth.

Impact Skipp has started four of his five appearances for Leicester City since moving from Tottenham in the summer. On the season, he's managed to record six clearances, four tackles (two won), and three blocks. Overall, he's averaged 71 minutes per contest while being a valuable player for Leicester City through the first month and a half of the campaign.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Premier League club Leicester signs Tottenham midfielder Oliver Skipp in $26M transfer deal

Newly promoted Leicester has reached a deal with Tottenham to sign midfielder Oliver Skipp

AUGUST 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Completes Leicester transfer Skipp has joined Leicester City from Tottenham on a permanent transfer, his former club announced Monday.

Impact Skipp was not expected to hold a regular role in the Spurs midfield for this 2024/25 season, but that should change in Leicester, as he should have a relatively easy path to see starter-level minutes due to his experience at the Premier League level. Skipp could make his debut with the Foxes against Fulham on Saturday.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench to face Chelsea Skipp (undisclosed) is on the bench for Thursday's match against Chelsea.

Impact Skipp is back with the team after missing their past five games due to an undisclosed issue. The midfielder will now hope to get some time on the bench Thursday but will likely be left in a bench role for the remainder of the season, starting in only four of his 17 appearances.

MAY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Thursday Skipp (undisclosed) is expected to be an option for Thursday's match against Chelsea, according to manager Ange Postecoglou.

Impact Skipp has been reported to have overcome the knock he picked up in training last week, leaving him set for his return against Chelsea. The club will be happy to gain a player back after losing two for the rest of the season over the weekend, adding more depth to the team. However, he is likely to remain on the bench in most games moving forward, having only started in four of his 17 appearances this season,

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knock Skipp is out for Sunday's clash with Arsenal due to a minor knock, according to manager Ange Postecoglou.

Impact Skipp misses out on the North London derby due to the minor issue. The midfielder hasn't played in nine matches so even if he had been deemed fit a significant role was unlikely. Skipp will have four more chances to return before the end of the Premier League season.

APRIL 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench against Bournemouth Skipp (knock) is in the match day squad to face Bournemouth on Sunday.

Impact Skipp returns as expected after picking up a knock last time out against Brighton. The midfielder is available from the bench where he's made 11 of his 13 league appearances.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful for Sunday Skipp (knock) should be back for Sunday's match against Bournemouth with manager Ange Postecoglou stating "hopefully we might get Oliver Skipp back, probably the only fresh legs to...

Impact Skipp missed the midweek match against Brighton with a knock, but the injury isn't too serious. Skipp has started just once across his last six Premier League appearances.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out against Brighton Skipp is out for Thursday's match against Brighton, having picked up a knock, according to Alasdair Gold of Football London.

Impact Skipp is the ninth player to currently be named to the injury list, picking up a knock heading into their match against Brighton. The midfielder is expected to return for their match on Sunday against Bournemouth, as the issue seems to only be a minor knock. He has appeared in 17 of the club's contests this season but has only started four times across all competitions, so his absences shouldn't affect the squad too much against Brighton.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Discovers solid role in midfield Skipp scored one goal on seven shots and kept two clean sheets in 23 appearances (18 starts) this past season.

Impact Skipp recorded his most appearances in a Spurs shirt this past season, with 18 starts and 23 total appearances. He also scored his first Spurs goal Feb. 26 versus Chelsea, as well as picking up two clean sheets and seven yellow cards. With a new manager set to come into the club and another season under Skipp's belt, he could see an even larger role next season.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Palace Skipp (head) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Crystal Palace, George Sessions of PA Media Sport reports.

Impact Skipp was widely expected to be available and will slot as a central midfielder in a 3-4-2-1 tactic next to Pierre-Emile Hojberg. Due to the nature of his role, however, he's not expected to be a major fantasy asset.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available Saturday Skipp (head) is expected to be available for selection to face Crystal Palace this weekend, according to Spurs manager Ryan Mason on Friday.

Impact Skipp came off with a head injury late in last weekend's loss against Liverpool, but Mason says it's "not too serious" and that he should be in contention for Saturday's Crystal Palace match. Skipp has started 11 consecutive Premier League games in midfield ever since Rodrigo Bentancur's season-ending knee injury back in February.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Harry Kane, Oliver Skipp discuss goals in Spurs' win v. Chelsea | Premier League

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE

More misery for Potter as Tottenham beats Chelsea 2-0

Chelsea’s troubles have deepened with a 2-0 loss to fierce London rival Tottenham in the Premier League

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • Associated Press

Oliver Skipp thunderbolt gets Tottenham Hotspur ahead of Chelsea | Premier League

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Opens EPL account in win Skipp scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 win over Chelsea.

Impact Skipp hammered home an excellent strike shortly after half time to give Spurs all the cushion they would need in this one. It was the Tottenham Academy product's first career EPL goal, and Spurs supporters will be keen to hope it's a sign of things to come as well.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Conte hails performances of Skipp and Sarr after Spurs' defeat to AC Milan Antonio Conte believes midfielders Oliver Skipp and Pape Matar Sarr are the “future for Tottenham,” but argued that they can also contribute effectively to his team for the rest of...

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pape Sarr and Oliver Skipp stood tall in Milan - but Spurs' star names were anonymous Sarr and Skipp came of age in the San Siro but likes of Romero, Kulusevski and Son went missing - Conte needs them at their best, quickly

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

In line for bigger role Skipp could see more playing time with Rodrigo Bentancur sidelined with a knee injury.

Impact Skipp could be the next man up as Bentancur undergoes serious knee surgery. Skipp has seen little-to-no playing time in 2022/23, but that could change as Spurs turn to the midfielder for depth in a hectic second half of the season.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six minutes in win Skipp played for six minutes of Tuesday's 2-1 win over Marseille.

Impact Skipp had started in two consecutive league matches but his role is otherwise the one of a rotational option. His presence is likely due to rotating the lineup following a busy October, so don't expect Skipp to offer too much given his current place in the midfield depth chart.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Waiting for minutes Skipp has remained on the bench since returning from a foot injury in early September.

Impact Skipp appears to be healthy again and has been on Tottenham's bench for most of September, however, there's not a spot in the squad for him. Despite starting 14 matches last season, he's now behind Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma in addition to Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still weeks away Skipp (foot) remains several weeks away from returning to action with manager Antonio Conte telling reporters, "Oliver Skipp, I think, in a couple of weeks he will come back and be...

Impact Skipp was limited to just 18 matches (14 starts) last season due to injury. As such, the midfielder managed just four shots (one on target), 33 tackles and 12 interceptions. Given his limited offensive upside, Skipp shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value once given the all-clear.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hairline fracture Skipp suffered a hairline fracture in his heel bone and will be out the next couple weeks, reports Alisdair Gold of football.london.

Impact Skipp took a deep cut to his foot in training and unfortunately it turned into a hairline fracture. He's the fourth option in Tottenham's central midfield, so playing time will already be limited this season. His hope will be to get back to fitness by the end of the month and then competing for minutes shortly after.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to be ready for opener Skipp (foot) is unlikely to be ready for the season-opener Aug. 6 against Southampton due to a cut that required stitches on his foot, according to Alasdair Gold of football.london...

Impact Skipp isn't expected to be a major presence in the first team this season after the arrivals of Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma, but he's certainly a capable player when available. For now, he'll have to wait for his injury to get into a better position, as he can't really rush things without making it worse.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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